One of Earth's driest regions saw unusual snowfall in August 2026, coating a high-altitude plateau and forcing the ALMA radio telescope to halt operations.
Flying at 50,000 feet from Houston to Iceland, NASA pilots aim to study the solar corona during the Aug. 12, 2026 total eclipse—a mission echoing the legendary Concorde chase.
Scientists warn more calving could remove 22% of the glacier's remaining ice tongue as climate change tightens its grip on the Arctic.
Two astronauts will replace navigation hardware, upgrade systems, and make history in the 99th U.S. spacewalk, streaming live on NASA and Netflix.
Expanding the Deep Space Network with DSS-23, alongside advances in AI chips and nuclear power for deep space exploration.
Scientists uncover volcanic secrets on Earth and beyond as Kīlauea, Etna, and Iceland reshape landscapes and knowledge.
Executive order directs Interior to identify federal land for spaceports and streamlines regulations to boost commercial spaceflight.
New JWST findings deepen the mystery of how giant galaxies formed in the universe's infancy — and hint at a more crowded planetary history.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day spotlights the 2026 Perseid peak, while August skywatchers also anticipate a solar eclipse and a deep partial lunar eclipse.
President Trump honors first crew to fly beyond the Moon in five decades, while Congress weighs a Gold Medal and NASA races toward Artemis III.