2025-01-04

Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’

NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration. [...]

2025-01-03

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom

There's not enough melted material near the surface to trigger a massive eruption. [...]

2025-01-03

Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars

Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. [...]

2025-01-03

Quadrantids Meteor Shower Is Continuing: How to Watch It

Start off the new year by watching a skyful of shooting stars. [...]

2025-01-03

Polar Vortex Wintry Blast Will Chill Much of US. Here's What You Should Know

The first big Arctic outbreak of 2025 is expected to bring cold temperatures as well as ice and heavy snow to states into next week. [...]

2025-01-02

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025. [...]

2025-01-02

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system. [...]

2025-01-02

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence. [...]

2025-01-02

Using 2D materials on chips without destroying the wiring

2D materials are typically made at temperatures that wreck silicon chips. [...]