Comets Likely Did Not Seed Life on Earth
A new study suggests comet impacts were unlikely to deliver and preserve the material needed to seed life on Earth, though comets may still have influenced early chemistry.
New Iguanodontian Dinosaur Species Identified in England
Scientists identified a new iguanodontian dinosaur species by reexamining a fossil discovered in an English quarry about 25 years ago.
Unannounced Sunlight-as-a-Service Test Alarms Astronomers
An unannounced test linked to a controversial Sunlight-as-a-Service startup has raised concerns about orbital illumination, satellite light pollution, and scientific disruption.
NASA’s Two-Year Push for a Moon Base
NASA is reportedly pursuing an Apollo-style effort to land astronauts and begin building lunar infrastructure within two years, but a permanent base would take far longer.
Artemis II Astronaut Returns to California After Moon Flyby
An Artemis II astronaut returned to California after the crew flew around the Moon, splashed down safely, and began post-flight recovery.
Possible New Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto: What We Know
Astronomers may have identified a large object beyond Pluto, but its orbit, size, and dwarf planet status remain unconfirmed pending further observations.
ULA Vulcan Rocket Set to Return on Friday the 13th
ULA is reportedly targeting November 13, 2026, for Vulcan’s return to flight with the Leo 1 mission after a booster-nozzle failure caused a nine-month pause.
Tiny Tyrannosaur Jodi Sells for $47.3 Million
Jodi, a fossil sold as a Nanotyrannus skeleton, reportedly fetched $47.3 million at a New York auction, amid debate over its scientific identity.