ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returns from her first mission to the International Space Station
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has arrived back in Europe, landing in Cologne, Germany, following her return to Earth with Crew-12 after 237 da
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M 6.0 - 7 km N of La Tronosa, Panama
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M 6.6 - 14 km W of Río Grande, Panama
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M 5.8 - 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama
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M 7.7 - 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama
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NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations
NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low E
NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies
NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking ou
Cosmic House of Mirrors
Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The
Week in images: 05-09 October 2026
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Only one workout helped older adults lose fat and keep muscle
A six-month study suggests that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a powerful advantage: losing body fat while k
Scientists find hidden materials that could improve batteries and solar fuels
Scientists have uncovered a hidden world of “in-between” materials that briefly form as chemical ingredients are heated, revealing structure
Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it
Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a se
A 9-billion-year-old signal could help explain dark energy
A Canadian radio telescope has detected the faint glow of hydrogen from billions of years ago using only its own observations, proving a lon
A quantum prediction from 1931 just came to life
Nearly a century after physicist Hans Bethe predicted them, scientists have created and directly observed unusual quantum states known as “B
Earth from Space: Namibia’s biggest salt pan
Image: This image from Copernicus Sentinel-2, acquired on 5 April 2026, shows the Etosha National Park in northern Namibia.
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Floodwaters Overwhelm Thailand
Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.
NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have returned to Earth after 237 days in space, traveling more than 100 million miles and completing over 3
October’s night sky is full of cosmic tricks and treats
October’s skies are packed with celestial surprises, from Jupiter disappearing behind the Moon to two meteor showers lighting up the darknes