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Two space companies are joining forces to build expandable homes on the moon, racing to meet a White House goal of a permanent lunar base by 2030. Their innovative inflatable technology could give astronauts comfortable living spaces millions of miles from Earth.
England is pouring £30 million into restoring wildlife habitats across its most iconic landscapes, from Dartmoor to the Lake District. The three-year fund aims to create thousands of hectares of new habitat for threatened species like hedgehogs, dormice, and rare birds.
State Rep. Ann Bollin traded her office for a toolbelt, joining volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Southfield. The statewide Legislative Habitat Build Day brought lawmakers and community members together to help a family achieve homeownership.
You don't need fancy equipment to contribute to real lunar science. The March 2026 total lunar eclipse offers three simple projects anyone with clear skies can tackle.
On Tuesday morning, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with no special equipment needed. After this one, the next total lunar eclipse won't grace our skies until 2029.
A Florida company just showcased a revolutionary expandable space habitat that could transform how humans live on the Moon and beyond. The lightweight structure launches compact on a single rocket, then expands to 20 times its size once deployed.
NASA's lunar program is getting a creative reboot. Technologies originally built for an orbiting Gateway station are now being repurposed to help build humanity's first permanent base on the Moon.
NASA is shifting from racing to the Moon to building a permanent home there. The agency's revamped Artemis program now prioritizes creating reliable systems for humans to live and work on the lunar surface long-term.
NASA is canceling its planned Gateway space station orbiting the moon to focus instead on building a permanent base on the lunar surface. The shift accelerates America's return to the moon with astronauts landing as early as 2028.
NASA just announced it's canceling plans for a lunar space station and instead will build an ambitious Moon base over the next decade. The agency is shifting from expensive, slow-moving projects to focused action that could land four astronauts on the Moon for month-long missions within 12 years.
California just approved $80 million to restore salmon rivers, protect wildlife corridors, and open up nature access across 16 counties. The funding will remove barriers blocking fish from their spawning grounds and protect critical habitat for dozens of threatened species.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
A 3D printing company that won NASA's lunar habitat challenge is using space technology to create beautiful, strong building panels with 90% less material. The lattice printing method developed for Mars is making construction on Earth more efficient and sustainable.
Scientists have discovered frozen water hidden in the Moon's permanently shadowed craters, and it could be the key to building our first permanent lunar home. This ice treasure could provide everything future moon settlers need: drinking water, rocket fuel, and building materials.
Germany is building a new mission control center dedicated to future moon and Mars missions, positioning itself as Europe's leader in human space exploration. The facility will employ 200 staff and support operations for NASA's Gateway lunar station by 2030.
Building homes for families in need takes more than hammers and nails. Habitat for Humanity in Wood County is recruiting volunteers for everything from making sandwiches to managing budgets as they prepare their 56th home.
England is investing £30 million over three years to bring back thriving habitats for hedgehogs, water voles, and other struggling species. The program could also make water cleaner and help prevent flooding across the country.
An endangered Houston toad has appeared in restored habitat for the first time in over 50 years, proving that decades of conservation work are finally paying off. The discovery comes after biologists released 170,000 toad eggs this spring as part of a massive effort to save the species from extinction.
NASA will announce its roadmap for establishing a permanent human settlement on the Moon's south pole next week. The space agency is partnering with private companies to make sustained lunar living a reality within this decade.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
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