Margaret Hamilton, pioneering Apollo program software engineer, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer software engineer who led the development of on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo moon missions, has died at age 90.
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer software engineer who led the development of on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo moon missions, has died at age 90.
NASA’s Curiosity shares dramatic glimpse of Martian dawn
The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see.
The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see.
Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
NASA's SpaceX Crew 12 to undock from ISS, splashdown off coast of California
Now that NASA's Crew 13 astronauts are safely aboard the International Space Station, Crew 12 is preparing to undock and begin its journey back to Earth.
Now that NASA's Crew 13 astronauts are safely aboard the International Space Station, Crew 12 is preparing to undock and begin its journey back to Earth.
Noah's Ark researchers ‘inching towards’ confirmation after drilling challenges natural-rock theory
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark.
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark.
Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
Possible planet found in habitable zone of star about 2,000 degrees hotter than our sun
Researchers have identified a possible planet inside the habitable zone of a star, which would be the hottest star to host a planet in that region, if confirmed.
Researchers have identified a possible planet inside the habitable zone of a star, which would be the hottest star to host a planet in that region, if confirmed.
MIT scientists spot rare 'stellar cannibalism' as star slowly eats brown dwarf
Scientists have discovered a star gradually feeding on a brown dwarf instead of swallowing it all at once.
Scientists have discovered a star gradually feeding on a brown dwarf instead of swallowing it all at once.
What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Sacred pages of 1,000-year-old gospel reveal ancient DNA scientists never expected
1,000-year-old manuscript found to have traces of ancient virus DNA preserved in its parchment pages.
1,000-year-old manuscript found to have traces of ancient virus DNA preserved in its parchment pages.
SpaceX's Crew-13 reaches space station in record-fast trip as mission begins
Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after completing the fastest crewed flight by a U.S. spacecraft, reaching the orbiting laboratory about eight hours after launching from Florida.
Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after completing the fastest crewed flight by a U.S. spacecraft, reaching the orbiting laboratory about eight hours after launching from Florida.
Watch: Yacht sinks after hitting pod of whales, crew rescued hours later
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
DNA from Thomas Jefferson's hair delivers compelling new evidence in centuries-old paternity mystery
A centuries-old question over Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman he enslaved, is back in the spotlight — and new DNA evidence reinforces what historians have long concluded.
A centuries-old question over Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman he enslaved, is back in the spotlight — and new DNA evidence reinforces what historians have long concluded.
2026 Harvest Moon: When is it and how to see it
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
Modified HIV drug could reverse vision loss, paralysis from MS, study suggests
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
Athena the owl's offspring released into the wild
The owlet of Athena has officially returned to the wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The owlet of Athena has officially returned to the wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, "All roads lead to Rome."
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, "All roads lead to Rome."
Firefly Aerospace to ramp up spacecraft production with new cleanroom
Firefly Aerospace is ramping up its spacecraft production. They now have a controlled environment to work on spacecraft elements.
Firefly Aerospace is ramping up its spacecraft production. They now have a controlled environment to work on spacecraft elements.