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SpaceX just completed its 600th Falcon rocket mission, transforming space travel from a rare spectacle into a weekly routine. The milestone cements Falcon 9 as the safest, most reliable rocket ever built.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
A team of 90 university students designed, built, and successfully launched a rocket over 10,000 feet into the sky at a remote Australian sheep station. The homemade rocket, named Galah, hit its target with pinpoint accuracy and will now compete against international teams in June.
Sir Peter Beck, who launched water rockets as a teen at James Hargest College, returned to cut the ribbon on his former school's new Science and Innovation Centre. The Rocket Lab founder's journey from Invercargill student to space industry leader shows what's possible when schools invest in science education.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are preparing to journey around the Moon. NASA rolled out its massive Artemis II rocket this weekend, capping a year that saw 15 science missions launch and American space exploration surge forward.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Indian students can now apply to design, build, and launch real rockets and satellites in a national competition that teaches them how space missions actually work. The deadline is April 30, 2026.
A new type of rocket engine just ran continuously for five minutes without breaking, proving a decades-old idea can actually work for real space missions. This breakthrough could make trips to the Moon cheaper and more efficient.
NASA engineers are intentionally blowing up rocket fuel in the Florida desert to collect critical safety data for the next generation of spacecraft. The results will help protect communities and workers as commercial space travel expands.
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Trinity College just unveiled a privately funded plan to triple the Cambridge Science Park's size, creating 20,000 high-value jobs while opening a free public Park of Science to inspire local kids in STEM. The 50-year masterplan transforms Britain's oldest science park into a £3 billion innovation hub for life sciences, tech, and clean energy.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
A 100-strong student team at Cambridge University is racing to become the first in Europe to launch a rocket into space, inspired by NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission. They're aiming to cross the 100km space boundary within two years.
SpaceX just unveiled the most powerful rocket ever built, featuring breakthrough engine designs and refueling technology that could make moon missions routine. The new Starship V3 is 408 feet tall and packed with innovations that bring humanity closer to becoming a spacefaring civilization.
University of Sydney engineering students built a rocket from scratch and launched it over 10,000 feet into the outback sky. The team will now compete against universities from four countries in an international competition.
NASA just finished filling its massive Moon rocket with 700,000 gallons of propellant, bringing the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years one giant leap closer to reality. The successful wet dress rehearsal marks a critical milestone for the four astronauts preparing to orbit the Moon.
A rocket that flew just 40 feet in 1926 launched the technology now carrying astronauts back to the moon. Robert Goddard's liquid-fueled design became the blueprint for every major spacecraft since.
A former SpaceX engineer is launching a satellite in October to prove water can power rockets, turning science fiction into reality. If successful, the breakthrough could help future astronauts refuel on the Moon or Mars for their journey home.
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