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We now know why Mars is so red

Mars became red before it lost its oceans, challenging previous assumptions about its geologic history

Salon

What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon today? How to watch live. [Updated]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost probe is expected to land no earlier than Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the wee hours before dawn. Here's what we know.

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Isaac Newton’s beer mug to go on show in Royal Society exhibition in London

Though scientist was not thought to be a great drinker, he may have used beer as an ingredient in the homemade ink in which he wrote his greatest work

The Guardian - UK

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US Space Operations Command unveils new motto in head banging video: 'Always the hunter'

US Space Operations Command recently unveiled a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter."

Space

Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'

Scientists warn that the Trump administration's abrupt firing of hundreds of weather forecasters and climate experts at NOAA will curtail important climate research and result in preventable deaths during extreme weather events and related disasters.

Space

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet recently passed electromagnetic interference testing, moving it one step closer to its first flight.

Space

How did Andromeda's dwarf galaxies form? Hubble Telescope finds more questions than answers

A family portrait of the Andromeda galaxy and its orbiting dwarf satellites raises questions about how galaxies evolve.

Space

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SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket

SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

Space

Scientists create ‘e-Taste’ device that could add flavour to virtual reality experiences

Potential uses for gadget could include online shopping, weight management and sensory testing, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

How microbes from Earth can help astronauts adapt to long-term space missions

Astronauts in isolated space habitats could benefit from the intentional fostering of diverse microbes from humanity's evolutionary past, a new study suggests.

Space

Scientists react to ‘stupid’ NOAA firings with more on the way: ‘It’s just utter cluelessness. It’s malevolence’

A former climate scientist called layoffs ‘malevolence’ and ‘utter cluelessness’

The Independent UK

1st private spacecraft to attempt to travel beyond the moon appears to be in trouble

Space mining company AstroForge launched its Odin asteroid probe this week, but the mission is suffering from unknown issues.

Space

Chicken bones and distorting timelines

Letter: The size and abundance of chicken bones in strata don’t herald a precisely defined ‘start’ of the Anthropocene, says Matthew Edgeworth

The Guardian - UK

Chinese scientists developing Mars drone that can roll and fly across Red Planet (video)

"On the ground, it mainly rolls by shifting its center of gravity."

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NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon

NASA's water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the moon following a Feb. 26 launch.

Space

'Dark matter is more valuable than gold': Wobbly galaxies help shine a light on the universe's strangest stuff

Scientists have used the wobble of the Milky Way and what are known as "cosmic lighthouses" to shine a light on the mystery of dark matter.

Salon

HIV/AIDS treatment needs federal support

We can now prevent HIV transmissions and deaths — progress impossible without investments from the U.S. government

Space

There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history

Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.

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Watch 'rare' planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video)

Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

Inverse

What Makes Vegan Shrimp Bounce? The Science Behind The Food

How do you make perfect vegan shrimp? The science behind what makes great shrimp substitutes is complex and fascinating. But is it delicious?

Space

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch today?

SpaceX is poised to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket on Thursday (March 6). Here's how to watch the action live.

Salon

No evidence drug farms treat addiction

Science, not drug farms, is the answer to keeping our overdose numbers low

Space

Why the northern lights seem more frequent than ever — from solar science to smartphone snapshots

You may have noticed that more auroras have been visible in recent years, including from lower latitudes. Here's why the northern lights have been amped up lately.

The Guardian - AU

Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment

The seven will appear to form a straight line in the night sky in display that won’t be seen again until 2040

The Independent UK

This hurricane season might be kinder than the last. But DOGE cuts at NOAA could still impact the ability to save lives

The agency’s forecasting can mean the difference between life and death for those caught in the path of the storm

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