AI system learns from many types of scientific information and runs experiments to discover new materials
Machine learning models significantly expedite the discovery of new materials by offering predictive capabilities and guiding experimental design. However, a key limitation of most current models is their reliance on a narrow range of specific data types or variables....
Why 2025’s Harvest Moon is a rare October full moon
The upcoming full moon, set to occur on October 6, will be a particularly significant event for those in the Northern Hemisphere, carrying the special designation of "Harvest Moon." The moon reaches its full phase precisely when it positions itself 180 degrees...
Will the ISS get another space plane visit before falling back to Earth in 2030? The dream may be fading
The likelihood of a space plane ever again visiting the International Space Station (ISS) appears increasingly remote. NASA's Space Shuttle fleet played a critical role in the construction and initial decade of operations for the International Space Station (ISS)....
The Orionid meteor shower 2025 has begun! See Halley’s Comet spark shooting stars this October
The Orionid meteor shower has commenced, providing a celestial spectacle for observers from October 2 through November 12. During this period, minuscule fragments originating from Halley's Comet will collide with Earth's atmosphere, producing brilliant shooting stars...
After almost 20 years helping to operate rovers on Mars, NASA geologist and astronaut candidate Lauren Edgar says stepping foot on the Red Planet ‘would be a dream’
After nearly two decades immersed in NASA's lunar and Martian exploration, where she contributed to rover mission guidance and shaped scientific plans for the Artemis program, Lauren Edgar is making a significant career shift. The veteran scientist is now exchanging...
Happy Astronomy Day 2025! Celebrate by hunting these 6 spectacular night sky targets
Astronomy Day 2025 will be celebrated with a curated list of six celestial targets. These selections are designed to illustrate the immense diversity and scale of objects visible above, providing a stunning and gratifying spectacle for both naked-eye observation and...
‘If there is a space race, China’s already winning it’: NASA unlikely to bring Mars samples back to Earth before China does, experts say
How might the narrative of space exploration transform if the inaugural Martian rock samples, intentionally brought back to Earth, were to arrive in Beijing instead of Houston?
Mysterious cosmic explosion can’t be explained, scientists say
Astronomers are baffled by the detection of a prolonged and enigmatic cosmic explosion, an event that defies all prior observations.
It’s official: Humans have found 6,000 planets beyond our solar system
The search for planets beyond our solar system commenced in 1992, marked by astronomers' detection of two planets orbiting a pulsar. A pivotal discovery followed in 1995 when the first exoplanet circling a main sequence star was identified. The subsequent deployment...
New AI system could accelerate clinical research
Segmentation, the meticulous practice of outlining specific regions of interest within medical images, frequently represents a foundational and early stage for clinical researchers initiating new studies that utilize biomedical imagery. Scientists seeking to...