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By Georgina Torbet March 24th, 2022

ESA Testing Process Of Using Astronaut Waste To Make Fuel On Mars

Scientists seek to transform astronaut sewage and CO2 from Mars' atmosphere into hydrocarbons.

By Georgina Torbet March 24th, 2022

SpaceX's Starship HLS Lunar Lander Isn't Enough For NASA

SpaceX may have won NASA's contract for a lunar lander, but the US space agency has surprised observers by calling for new designs for the Artemis mission

By Georgina Torbet March 24th, 2022

NASA Just Cracked Open A 50-Year-Old Lunar Sample

Scientists are examining materials collected from the moon during the Apollo 17 mission.

By Rob Rich March 23rd, 2022

Microchip Brain Implant Allows Paralyzed Man To Speak Again

Cutting-edge surgery has allowed a paralyzed man to communicate, using just the power of his brain, though ethical concerns could limit the technology.

By Gabriel Moss March 23rd, 2022

What Permanent Daylight Savings Time Would Actually Mean

Nobody likes losing an hour of sleep, but would an end to changing the clocks twice a year actually be an improvement?

By Rahul Srinivas March 23rd, 2022

SpaceX Raises Starlink Prices For Reservations And New Users

Elon Musk's satellite internet company is hiking prices for its service and hardware.

By Chris Davies March 22nd, 2022

NVIDIA's Robotics Platform Got A Job At Amazon

The GPU designer put its technology to work — literally — for the massive online retailer.

By Brittany Roston March 21st, 2022

This Is How Much A Full NASA Space Suit Costs

One of NASA's most iconic innovations is its spacesuit. Featured in countless images, these suits have cost the agency millions of dollars over the decades.

By Brittany Roston March 20th, 2022

Scientists Built A Chip Full Of Tiny Worms To Detect Lung Cancer

You've probably heard stories about dogs that can sniff out diseases in humans, but what about nematodes? These tiny worms are attracted to the smell of cancer.

By Nadeem Sarwar March 18th, 2022

Pete Davidson Is Off The Blue Origin Space Flight Crew

Blue Origin's NS-20 flight has been delayed by nearly a week and it'll travel to the edge of space without comedian and actor Pete Davidson on board.

By Cristina Alexander March 18th, 2022

Amazon Aims To Have The First Certified Zero Carbon Grocery Store

As part of its wider climate ambitions, Amazon has upgraded its Fresh Seattle location in hopes of making it the first zero carbon-certified grocery store.

By Gabriel Moss March 17th, 2022

Fast Food's Newest Robot Is Being Tested By Chipotle

Fears of an eventual uprising aside, the latest AI development, funded by fast-food chain Chipotle, is set to place AI-powered robots in commercial kitchens.

By Cassidy Ward March 17th, 2022

The 12 Coolest Scientific Discoveries Of February 2022

Science never sleeps and humanity is always making new discoveries. Here are 12 of the coolest scientific discoveries to happen in February 2022.

By Georgina Torbet March 17th, 2022

NASA Is Getting A Huge New Dish For Its Deep Space Network

With more space missions than ever, each sending back data from distant planets and stars, NASA and its partners are bringing a huge new antenna online

By Monica J. White March 17th, 2022

NASA's Artemis Rollout Trailer Is Something You Have To See

NASA's Artemis lunar mission is closer than ever, and now the space agency has released a new breathtaking teaser trailer to get people excited.

By Georgina Torbet March 17th, 2022

Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Will Keep Flying Until September

The plucky helicopter was initially pegged for five flights and just finished its 21st.

By Georgina Torbet March 17th, 2022

The James Webb Telescope's Mirrors Are Now Aligned - Why That's Important

With the successful alignment of its 18 hexagonal segments, the Webb team now knows they built the right telescope.

By Georgina Torbet March 17th, 2022

Astronomers Spotted This Asteroid Two Hours Before It Impacted Earth

A 6.5 foot space rock was hurtling toward Earth. Even though astronomers only caught sight of it two hours before impact, NASA is calling it a big success

By Tushar Mehta March 17th, 2022

Study Tests Natural Oils In Place Of Chemical Pesticides For Mosquito Control

Pesticides are a problem, but replacing them isn't simple. A new study evaluated essential oils as an alternative, and the results are surprising.

By Eric Abent March 16th, 2022

Ford Trained A Roving Robot To Run Its 3D Printers

Automation is already part of the manufacturing process for a lot of companies including Ford, which has introduced a robot that it uses in its own facility.