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ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed breathtaking timelapse videos of Earth and the moon during his 20-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The Polish space traveler conducted 16 scientific experiments while sharing humanity's view from orbit.
A rare desert flower unseen for over a decade is getting a second chance through new federal protection efforts. The Barren Valley collomia, a tough little plant that thrives where others can't, could become the next endangered species success story.
A breathtaking nine-minute timelapse of Earth and the Moon captured from the International Space Station is giving millions a new perspective on our planet. Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed the stunning footage during a 20-day research mission this summer.
Scientists just witnessed how solar flares really work, and it's changing our ability to predict dangerous space weather. The discovery could help protect our satellites, power grids, and communication systems from future solar storms.
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After weather canceled last year's race, Ethiopia's Mohamed Esa just ran the fastest marathon ever recorded on African soil. Perfect May conditions helped 10 runners shatter course records at Cape Town's bid to become Africa's first World Major Marathon.
Space agencies have discovered 95% of large asteroids that could threaten Earth, and none are heading our way. New telescopes launching soon will help scientists find and track the smaller ones even faster.
A groundbreaking space partnership launches this week to protect our planet from solar storms. The SMILE mission will help scientists predict dangerous space weather before it strikes.
A new AI tool scanned 100 million Hubble Space Telescope images in just two and a half days, discovering over 800 never-before-documented cosmic objects hiding in plain sight. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can unlock decades of space data faster than humans ever could.
A stunning new image from space shows dark volcanic ash scattered across a massive Martian valley where water once flowed 3.5 billion years ago. The discovery adds another piece to the puzzle of Mars' watery past and hints at conditions that may once have supported life.
A European satellite photographed February's annular solar eclipse from orbit, revealing spectacular views most people on Earth couldn't see. The images show the moon creating a perfect glowing ring as it passed between our planet and the sun.
Two major space agencies just signed a historic agreement to send a spacecraft to asteroid Apophis during its rare close flyby of Earth. The mission will gather crucial data to help protect our planet from future asteroid threats.
Two space agencies are joining forces to study asteroid Apophis when it zooms past Earth in 2029, offering scientists a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn how gravity reshapes space rocks. The mission shows international cooperation reaching new heights in planetary defense.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has now helped discover more than 6,000 worlds beyond our solar system. The joint NASA/ESA mission continues searching for planets that might resemble Earth.
Four astronauts from NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos just arrived at the International Space Station to begin eight months of groundbreaking research. Their work will help pave the way for future missions to the moon and Mars.
The European Space Agency is chartering its own SpaceX Crew Dragon to send four astronauts to the International Space Station before the orbiting lab retires in 2030. The mission gives Europe's newest astronaut class a shot at spaceflight experience while there's still time.
The Artemis II mission marks a major leap forward in space exploration, bringing NASA and the European Space Agency together to prepare humanity for deeper ventures into space. This isn't just a victory lap—it's the foundation for exploring uncharted lunar territory and eventually reaching Mars.
A stunning blue and black butterfly once thought lost is getting a lifeline from the US government. The proposal could save the Jamaican kite swallowtail from extinction and stop its trade for home decor.
Scientists tracked a mysterious solar radio signal that refused to stop for 19 days, nearly four times longer than any previous burst. The discovery could help protect satellites and spacecraft from dangerous solar activity.
A spacecraft heading to Jupiter perfectly positioned itself to film our solar system's third interstellar visitor, giving scientists an unprecedented view of a comet from another star system. Teams across the globe collaborated on this unexpected cosmic opportunity.
As NASA's Artemis program prepares to return humans to the Moon, astronaut selection has evolved beyond physical fitness to prioritize teamwork and psychological resilience. The agency is training a new generation of space explorers who can thrive in extreme isolation while working together toward humanity's next giant leap.
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