Boston Dynamics’ remarkable robot dog has landed its first gig
Spot the remarkable robot dog has landed its first job, carrying out various tasks for a Norwegian oil producer. The quadruped robot will start work soon.
Job opening: NASA hiring new astronauts for moon and Mars missions
Looking to pack in the 9-to-5 grind? NASA is looking for new astronauts who could find themselves on upcoming missions to the moon and even the Red Planet.
Smart microneedle insulin patch could make it easier to treat diabetes
Close to 10% of the U.S. population suffer from diabetes. A new microneedle patch treatment delivery system could help make it easy for them to stay on top of it.
Fake meat comes to a hallowed industry: New York’s Jewish delis
Fake meat is all over America's big food chains, appearing in grocery stores, burger joints, even KFC outlets. Now, the fake meat revolution has come to an iconic, traditional sphere: New York's Jewish delis. The decades old Sarge's Deli is serving a plant-based corned beef sandwich, and we're eager to try it.
A brain scan could help reveal if antidepressants will work for a patient
Researchers have developed an algorithm which can look at brainwave data and use it to predict whether patients are likely to benefit from antidepressants.
Jeff Bezos sells $4 billion in Amazon stock, and no one knows why
Jeff Bezos has sold over $4 billion worth of Amazon shares, including more than $570 million worth just on Friday, February 7, but the reason remains a mystery.
SpaceX reportedly eyeing May 2020 for first crewed flight of its spacecraft
SpaceX is eyeing May 2020 for the first crewed launch of its spacecraft. If successful, the Crew Dragon could soon be taking astronauts to the ISS.
Astronomers detect strange transient radio pulses repeating in 16-day cycle
Strange signals bombard our planet from deep space. Astronomers have detected a repeating fast radio burst, challenging assumptions about the origin of these pulses.
Amateur astronomer identifies rare double nucleus in the Cocoon Galaxy
A 77-year-old retired electrical engineer named Allen Lawrence has discovered an extremely rare double nucleus at the heart of the distant Cocoon Galaxy.
Resupply mission to International Space Station aborted due to sensor error
A resupply mission to the International Space Station, which was scheduled for Sunday, February 9, has been aborted due to a sensor issue at the launchpad.
Solar Orbiter blasts off on mission to discover the secrets of the sun
The Solar Orbiter is on its way to the sun after launching from Cape Canaveral on Sunday night. Data from the mission could unlock many of our star’s mysteries.
Storm helps British Airways to new subsonic trans-Atlantic flight record
A storm helped a British Airways jet to a new trans-Atlantic subsonic flight record between NYC and London. The flight took just 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Researchers develop technique for analyzing moon dust from a single grain
In order to get as much use out of precious moon dust samples as possible, researchers have found a new way to analyze the dust by looking at single grains.
Parker probe data reveals link between solar flares and cosmic radiation
Data from the Parker Solar Probe has revealed how solar flares contribute to the sun's radiation, which can cause problems for spacecraft and astronauts.
How to watch Northrop Grumman launch its 13th resupply mission to the ISS
The Solar Orbiter isn't the only mission you can see launching today -- there's also a resupply mission to the International Space Station by Northrop Grumman.
Pluto has a beating heart of frozen nitrogen. Here’s why
Pluto has a big heart - a structure of nitrogen ice called Tombaugh Regio. A new study suggests this structure is central to the planet's atmospheric circulation.
International Space Station upgrade brings near-real-time communication
The International Space Station will receive a device for the Columbus laboratory that enables almost instant communications between the station and Earth.
Groundbreaking Solar Orbiter mission will capture first images of sun’s poles
Sunday marks the launch of a new mission study our sun: The Solar Orbiter, which will peer at previously unseen areas to learn about the inner life of our star.
How did the planets Uranus and Neptune become so different?
Uranus and Neptune have a similar mass but marked differences. A new paper proposes a theory why: Because of different impact events during their formation.
Boeing Starliner valve mapping error could have brought down the spacecraft
Boeing's first orbital test of its Starliner capsule last year did not go as planned. Now a second error has been uncovered in the investigation into the issue.
Voyager 2, one of our most distant probes, overcomes glitch and is back online
Last week, NASA announced it was experiencing problems with Voyager 2. Now, engineers have been able to stabilize the craft and return to operations as normal.
Why the Mars 2020 rover is armed with a high-powered laser
When it departs for Mars, NASA's Mars 2020 rover won't only be armed with an array of scientific instruments -- it will also be toting a high-powered laser.
European planet-hunting satellite CHEOPS captures its first image
The European Space Agency's exoplanet-hunter, CHEOPS, has taken its first image. It will image stars to search for signs of planets orbiting around them.
How the space industry is making space for women
From an all-female spacewalk to women-centered programs, women in the space industry are doing great things and creating a stronger female presence in space.
Having learned nothing, Space Force turns to the internet to name its members
A senior Space Force official is enlisting the help of the internet to find creative names for its members. Some of the ideas include Guardian and Vanguard.
How genetically engineered moths could save billions in crop damage losses
Scientists have created a strain of genetically engineered moths, and released them into the wild. Don't worry though: It's for humanity's own good. Here's why.
How to watch the launch of the ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter on Sunday
On Sunday night, a joint mission between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Solar Orbiter from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral.
Monster galaxy from the early universe lived fast and died young
Astronomers have discovered an enormous galaxy that is 12 billion years old. The galaxy, XMM-2599, showed a high rate of star formation before its early demise.
737 Max: Boeing is working to fix another issue with its troubled aircraft
Boeing is working to fix another software issue discovered on its troubled 737 Max aircraft. The plane was grounded in 2019 following two fatal crashes.
Boeing’s Starliner had a far more serious issue during its debut flight
Boeing's Starliner had a far more serious issue on its debut flight than the one we already knew about. If it hadn’t been fixed, the capsule could’ve been lost.
Amazing aerial drone display uses smoke machines and laser projection
Giant drone displays? Seen it! This startup has found a way to take things to the next level, however -- and it involves a laser writer and some smoke machines.
Yarn made from lab-grown skin sounds horrifying, but it may help save your life
You probably won’t want your holiday sweater knitted with it, but yarn that's grown from human skin cells could be crucially important for future organ repairs.
SpaceX will let you launch a satellite into space for as little as $1 million
SpaceX opened up applications for its rideshare program. Missions start as low as $1 million and use a Falcon 9 rocket to get a satellite up in space.
The U.S. Space Force launched its first nuclear-ready ballistic missile test
The U.S. Space Force quietly conducted its first test launch of an unarmed ballistic missile overnight across the Pacific Ocean. The intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 12:33 a.m. PT on Wednesday and traveled about 4,200 miles.