New research indicates that artificial light at night triggers sleep deprivation, DNA damage, and behavioral shifts in reef fish while altering predator activity. Experts suggest that improving coastal lighting design could help mitigate these negative environmental impacts.

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft is scheduled for a high-speed, ultra-close flyby of asteroid Torifune on 5 July 2026. This mission extension serves as a test for rapid reconnaissance capabilities essential for future planetary defense.

A study of humans and great apes has found that rhythmic laughter is an ancient, shared trait that evolved 15 million years ago. Researchers used tickle-induced vocalizations to uncover the biological roots of our vocal control.

The ESA has unveiled a high-resolution mosaic of the Milky Way’s galactic bulge captured by the Euclid space telescope. This detailed image of 60 million stars provides researchers with a critical tool for identifying and characterizing planets beyond our solar system.

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform an autonomous rescue of the aging Swift telescope, which is losing altitude due to solar activity. The mission aims to demonstrate in-orbit maintenance and extend the lifespan of critical scientific assets.

New high-resolution imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope pierces through dense galactic dust to unveil the internal structure of the starburst galaxy M82.

Artificial light spilling into coastal waters is disrupting the natural rhythms of reef fish, leading to neurological stress and ecosystem instability. Researchers are now advocating for improved lighting practices to mitigate these environmental impacts.

Scientists have overcome environmental noise on surfaces to reach the fundamental Fourier limit for quantum emitters. This breakthrough offers new methods for controlling quantum states.

Heliconius butterflies show evolved traits to slow physiological aging

Researchers have identified a pair of exceptionally low-density gas giants that defy existing astronomical theories regarding how massive planets form. These super-puff worlds, located 1,110 light-years away, possess vast radii despite having only a small fraction of Jupiter's mass.

Researchers have identified two giant exoplanets with densities comparable to shaving foam, marking them as some of the lightest worlds ever discovered. These rare super-puffs challenge existing models regarding how giant planets form.

This quantum radar replaces traditional metallic antenna structures with a glass cell of cesium atoms to detect radio wave reflections. The device offers a stable, precise alternative for specialized applications like underground utility and archaeological imaging.

NASA named California Polytechnic State University the winner of the 2026 Human Lander Challenge for their project advancing life support technologies.

Originally designed for ocean observation, NASA's PACE satellite is providing new insights into terrestrial fire tracking and atmospheric smoke plumes. The mission uses hyperspectral instruments to assess vegetation stress and map burn scars.

Researchers have successfully recovered ancient human DNA directly from cave walls in Spain and Portugal. This development allows scientists to study prehistoric human presence without relying on skeletal remains.

Most detailed image of Milky Way shows over 60 million stars

NASA plans Moon base by 2030

A cold patch of North Atlantic water may be helping steer longer, hotter European heatwaves, a reminder that climate change can create sharp regional contrasts.