Hong Kong Astronaut Reaches Tiangong as China Prepares for Year-Long Space Mission
China's Shenzhou-23 docks with Tiangong, carrying Hong Kong's first astronaut. One crew member will attempt a year-long stay as the country races toward a 2030
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Asteroid 2026 JH2 Makes Safe Close Pass by Earth Today at 56,000 Miles
A newly discovered asteroid, 2026 JH2, safely passed within 56,000 miles of Earth on May 18. The bus-size Apollo object posed no impact risk.
Three New Giant Dinosaur Species Rewrite the Evolution of Cretaceous Titans
Paleontologists announce three new giant dinosaur species from Thailand, Argentina, and Brazil, reshaping understanding of sauropod evolution and ancient climat
Lyrids Meteor Shower 2026: One of the Oldest Celestial Shows on Earth Lights Up the Night Sky This Week
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week under ideal viewing conditions. Here's everything you need to know about timing, origin, and how to watch.
Northern Nevada Earthquake Swarm: A Week of Relentless Shaking Near Fernley and Silver Springs
A 4.7-magnitude quake near Silver Springs headlined a week of seismic activity in northern Nevada, following a 5.7 earthquake that struck on April 13.
Lyrids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week With a Moonless Sky Offering Prime Viewing Conditions
The 2026 Lyrid meteor shower peaks the night of April 21–22, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under ideal, moon-free skies across the globe.
Earth Day 2026 Falls on April 22: What to Know About This Year's Theme, History, and Events
Earth Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 22. Here's what the 56th edition means, its origins, and how communities worldwide are marking the occasion.
Ballpoint Pen Ink Found in Martian Meteorites — and It's Shaking Up How Scientists Handle Rare Space Samples
Scientists discovered ballpoint pen ink in Martian meteorite samples, raising urgent questions about contamination protocols in planetary research.
National Weather Service Under Siege: Budget Cuts, Staffing Losses, and the Growing Risk to Public Safety
The National Weather Service faces deep budget cuts and mass staff departures in 2026, raising urgent concerns about America's ability to forecast deadly weathe
Weather Forecasting in 2025: AI, Extreme Events, and the Race to Predict a More Dangerous Climate
Weather forecasting is undergoing a revolution in 2025, driven by AI models, extreme weather events, and urgent demand for more accurate predictions.
NASA at a Crossroads: Budget Cuts, Artemis Uncertainty, and the Future of American Space Exploration
NASA faces sweeping budget cuts and mission uncertainty in 2025. Here's what's at stake for Artemis, deep space exploration, and U.S. leadership in space.
Tornado Season 2025: Deadly Outbreaks Sweep Across the United States as Storm Warnings Intensify
Powerful tornadoes are tearing through multiple U.S. states, leaving destruction in their wake. Here's what's happening and why experts are alarmed.