‘Black Hole Star’ and Other Hidden Gems: Ars Technica’s August Science Roundup
From a mysterious celestial object to plastic-eating microbes, the research roundup reveals stories that almost slipped past.
Sep 2, 20262 views
Artemis II Launches, Igniting a New Era of Lunar Exploration as NASA Prepares for Artemis III
The first crewed trip beyond low Earth orbit in over five decades is underway, while shuttle-era engines take their place on the rocket that will land humans on the Moon.
Sep 1, 20262 views
NASA's Mars Program Takes to the Skies: Helicopters to Lead Next Era of Exploration
With no new landers or rovers on the horizon, the agency bets on aerial drones and nuclear-electric propulsion for future Mars missions.
Sep 1, 20262 views
A Plane Lunar Eclipse: APOD Captures August 2026 Eclipse with Airplane Crossing
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights a lunar eclipse from Portugal, showing an airplane silhouette, while 2026 offers several eclipses for skywatchers.
Sep 1, 20263 views
The Universal Puzzle: How Satellite Images, Rockets, and Ebola Tests Are Challenging the World
From NASA's Earth Observatory to SpaceX's investigation, puzzles are driving science forward—one mystery at a time.
Sep 1, 20262 views
NASA Welcomes Türkiye as 71st Artemis Accords Signatory; Armenia, Latvia Among Growing Coalition
The Artemis Accords continue to expand as nations commit to peaceful, transparent space exploration, with Türkiye the latest to join.
Sep 1, 20261 views
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches Aboard Falcon Heavy, Ushering in New Era of Cosmic Discovery
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off from Florida on Aug. 30, promising a wide-field view of the universe that will aid dark energy, exoplanet, and asteroid studies.
Aug 31, 20262 views
Daily Briefing: From Tariffs to Space, a World of News
A roundup of today's top stories, including a NASA launch, Apple's leadership change, and global referendums.
Aug 30, 20261 views
MIT Wins NASA LunaRecycle Challenge for Turning Space Trash into Treasures
Team awarded $775,000 for innovative recycling system that grinds mixed waste into feedstock for 3D printing and injection molding on the Moon.
Aug 28, 20262 views
Astronomers Capture Clearest Image Yet of Betelgeuse's Hidden Companion Star
After a century-long search, scientists reveal Betelgeuse is likely a binary star system, with a massive companion that may explain its mysterious dimming.
Aug 27, 20262 views