Two space rocks are heading towards Earth. One is about the size of a car. The other is roughly the size of a large airplane. Both are expected to pass by Earth on the same day. The smaller one will zoom by in the morning. The larger one will make its appearance in the afternoon. The car-sized
The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc
Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, had a much longer stay in space than planned. They were supposed to be in low-Earth orbit for just a week, but ended up staying for over nine months. This happened because of problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During their extended stay,
The moon is a dusty place. This dust, called regolith, is a big problem. It can harm equipment and even human health. But NASA has a new tool to fight it. They call it the Electrodynamic Dust Shield, or EDS. This technology uses electric fields to push away lunar dust. It recently had a successful t
The Starliner spacecraft, built by Boeing, faced serious issues during its mission to the International Space Station. This mission, which launched in June 2024, was far from smooth sailing. The spacecraft had to deal with multiple helium leaks and scrubbed launches before it even left the ground.
The world of biology is full of surprises. Researchers have uncovered an unexpected link between two proteins, CDK8 and CDK19, and male fertility in mice. These proteins are part of a larger group that helps control how genes are turned on and off. To understand their role, scientists created mic
Morgan Wallen, the country music sensation, made a sudden exit from the Saturday Night Live stage. This happened during the show's final moments. Wallen's departure was captured on camera. It sparked a wave of speculation online. Wallen hails from Tennessee. He has a history with the show. Wallen's
Morgan Wallen had a notable night on Saturday Night Live. He performed two tracks from his upcoming album, "I'm the Problem. " However, there was more to the story than just his performance. Wallen was initially asked to participate in a comedic sketch. He declined the offer. The sketch feature
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, had a very different experience than they planned. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was to test a new spacecraft called the Boeing Starliner. But things did not go as planned. The Star
The Southeast Asia region is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has left over 2, 000 people dead. The U. S. has stepped in with a $2 million aid package, but this effort is a bit late to the game. China and Russia have already sent teams and supplies to the affected areas. The U. S. team of ex
