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Scientists find a cloudless 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet with a four-day year
Researchers have discovered a strange Jupiter-like planet that's cloudless and has a four-day year.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites into orbit
SpaceX has successfully launched a record 143 satellites into orbit in its first SmallSat Rideshare Program mission.
Hitting the Books: AI doctors and the dangers tiered medical care
Frank Pasquale’s 'New Laws of Robotics' shows how the promise of faster, more efficient medical diagnoses from AIs can also be a double-edged sword, cutting off access to the quality care provided by human doctors.
The UN created a game about protecting the ozone layer
The UN has created a mobile game, 'Reset Earth,' that tasks you with saving the ozone layer.
Scientists may have found the background ripples of the universe
Scientists have found a strong signal that might represent the universe's background gravitational waves.
Virgin Orbit carries satellites to space for the first time (update: deployed)
Virgin Orbit has successfully carried satellites into space for the first time.
Biden elevates science advisor to cabinet role for the first time
President-elect Joe Biden has named Eric Lander as OSTP director and presidential science advisor, putting the advisor in the cabinet for the first time.
Watch NASA's historic Moon mission rocket test at 4PM ET (update: cut short)
NASA is conducting a historic first hot fire test for SLS's core stage on January 16th at 4PM ET — here's how to watch live.
OneWeb secures funding to launch more than 500 internet satellites
OneWeb has secured a $400 million investment from SoftBank and Hughes Network Systems.
NASA's Orion spacecraft is ready to fly to the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft is complete and ready for its Artemis I test mission to the Moon later in 2021.
NASA says 2020 tied 2016 for the warmest year on record
Depending on what group of scientists you ask, 2020 was either tied or second only to 2016 as the warmest year on record.
Early Solar System meteorites might explain how Earth got water
Scientists have discovered that meteorites from the early Solar System held water until relatively recently, possibly contributing to life on Earth.
NASA smallsat concepts will study galaxy evolution and exoplanets
NASA has picked four missions for smallsats and a balloon that will study galaxy evolution, exoplanets, neutron stars and neutrinos.
SpaceX will try to 'catch' its Super Heavy rocket using the launch tower
Elon Musk says SpaceX will try to 'catch' the Super Heavy booster rocket using the launch tower, saving the trouble of using legs.
Puerto Rico commits $8 million to rebuild Arecibo telescope
Puerto Rico has approved $8 million to help rebuild the Arecibo Observatory telescope, although it will likely need considerably more help.
Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel
Scientists have turned CO2 into jet fuel, hinting at a future where aircraft could have net zero emissions without relying on electric motors.
Fusion energy device sets a record by running for 20 seconds
A Korean fusion device has set a record by running for 20 seconds at 180 million degrees.
Solar Orbiter probe makes its first Venus flyby
The ESA-NASA Solar Orbiter probe has made its first flight past Venus, collecting valuable data in the process.
Scientists find a strange signal coming from our closest neighboring star
Scientists have detected a strange radio signal coming from Proxima Centauri, although we wouldn't count on aliens being involved.
AI gauges the mental health of cancer patients through eye movements
Researchers have developed AI that can determine mental health by tracking eye movements, although it may be a long while before the tech is practical.

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