Science

NASA Outlines Requirements for High-Performance Mars Telecommunications Network Spacecraft

The planned procurement covers design, development, integration, launch, and on-orbit operations of a Mars telecommunications orbiter.

Rare 'Blood Moon' Total Lunar Eclipse Coming to North America, Australia, and New Zealand

The last opportunity to witness this phenomenon for nearly three years

Trump Orders Release of UFO Files After Obama's 'Aliens Are Real' Claim

The move follows renewed public interest and could have profound implications for scientific research.

Kratom Symposium Abstracts Published in Pharmacology Journal

Findings from the Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium released in Frontiers in Pharmacology.

Scientists Discover Reason High Altitude Protects Against Diabetes

Red blood cells act as "glucose sinks" in low oxygen environments, lowering blood sugar levels.

AI and OCT Combo Shows Promise for Detecting High-Risk Coronary Plaques

New method uses AI to analyze spectral data from OCT images to identify lipid-rich plaques linked to heart attack risk.

Climate Reporting Confusion Highlights Shift in Attitudes

Washington Post analysis on global warming trends sparks debate over media coverage of climate science

Feds Signal Pivot on East Coast Shipping Speed Rules

New technology-based measures aim to replace long-standing speed limits to protect endangered right whales.

Scientists Update El Nino Labeling as Climate Change Alters Weather Patterns

New study links recent temperature spike to shift from La Nina to El Nino cycle

America's Nuclear Comeback Gains Steam

Private sector innovation is driving a resurgence in nuclear energy as the U.S. seeks to power its modern economy.

Nuclear Leaders Launch Campaign to Promote Smart Fuel Management

Nationwide initiative aims to drive expansion of nuclear energy capacity through responsible spent fuel disposal

US Nuclear Energy Faces Hurdles Despite Ambitions

Cost overruns, long construction timelines, and uncertain federal support hamper nuclear power's comeback.