Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA
Suaeda salsa, a plant that thrives in salty soils, has a special talent. It can soak up and store lots of nitrate, a type of salt. This makes it great for cleaning up polluted, salty lands. But how does it do this? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at a specific gene in the plant, called S
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,
In a remarkable case, a 68-year-old patient, who follows the Jehovah's Witness faith, faced a tough health challenge. This person had a condition called chronic pulmonary thromboembolism, which means they had blood clots in their lungs. They also had other health issues, making their situation more
A big problem in chemistry is separating ethane (C2H6) from ethylene (C2H4). These gases are similar, but important for different industries. Scientists have been working on ways to do this better. One approach is using special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are like tiny s
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become a hot topic in research lately. Scientists are digging deep to understand how these chemicals affect our health. They are found almost everywhere, from the food we eat to the water we drink, even in the air we breathe. These chemicals can sne
Hot cars in summer are no joke. The heat can be unbearable, and relying on air conditioning isn't always an option. Maybe your car's A/C is broken, or you want to save energy. Whatever the reason, there's a science-backed trick to cool down your car quickly. Here's how it works: Open the rear passe
AI is shaking up computer science classes. Schools are scrambling to figure out how to teach students what they need to know. With AI tools getting smarter, some think coding skills might not be as important as they used to be. The tech job market is tough right now. There are fewer jobs for new gr
