Claire Cameron is breaking news chief at Scientific American. Originally from Scotland, she moved to New York City in 2012. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Slate, Inc. Magazine, Nautilus, Semafor, and elsewhere.
Crew-11 astronauts reflect on ISS medical evacuation and future of human spaceflight
At a press conference, former ISS commander Mike Fincke said Crew-11’s evacuation of the space station left him feeling more confident about human space exploration
NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon is inching toward launch
NASA rolled out the fully stacked Artemis II rocket and Orion capsule on Saturday, embarking on a four-mile journey to the launch pad
Incredibly Well-Preserved Cheetah Mummies Show Big Cats Once Roamed Saudi Arabia
The naturally mummified remains of dozens of cheetahs hidden deep in caves in Saudia Arabia shed light on where the animals lived in the past, which might inform rewilding efforts
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Science, but Some Think the U.S. Is Lagging Behind
A new report finds that a majority of Americans think the U.S. should be a world leader in science, but Democrats increasingly believe other countries are catching up
Astronauts Return to Earth in First ISS Medical Evacuation
On Thursday NASA chief Jared Isaacman said the experience of the returned Crew-11 will be used to prepare for future human spaceflight—including to the moon
Astronauts Evacuate the ISS after Medical Incident
The four members of Crew-11 are on their way back to Earth after one of them became unwell with an unknown condition
Pentagon Reportedly Testing Radio Wave Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’
This reported machine may be linked to “Havana syndrome,” a debated condition characterized by a strange panoply of symptoms that were experienced by U.S. officials stationed in Cuba
Sick Astronaut on ISS Forces Early Command Transfer from NASA Crew Member to Russian Cosmonaut
NASA astronaut and ISS leader Mike Fincke transferred station command to a Russian cosmonaut ahead of an unprecedented medical evacuation
NASA Evacuation of ISS Highlights How Astronauts Prepare for Medical Emergencies in Space
NASA crews go through extensive training and have access to supplies to treat medical issues, from dental problems and migraines to heart attacks, while they are in orbit
Jellyfish and sea anemones sleep just like us
Sea anemones and jellyfish don’t have brains, but the way their neurons behave during sleep shows some surprising similarities to humans
Astronomers May Have Unlocked the Reason for Betelgeuse’s Bizarre Dimming
Researchers found evidence that a companion star may be influencing Betelgeuse, explaining why the latter star’s brightness changes over time
You Need to See the First Fiery Meteor Shower of 2026
The new year has arrived, and the Quadrantid meteor shower is coming in hot. Here’s how to see this often-spectacular shower at its peak
Colliding Spiral Galaxies Captured in Sparkling Detail
Astronomers combined data from NASA’s JWST and Chandra X-ray Observatory to create a stunning new image of two merging spiral galaxies
NASA’s New Chief Just Put a Fresh Twist on the Texas Space Shuttle Saga
NASA’s new boss Jared Isaacman hinted that he could break with Texas lawmakers’ push to move iconic space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston
15 Million Years before the Megalodon, This Giant Ancient Shark Prowled the Oceans
A humungous shark that lived 115 million years ago surpassed the size of modern-day great whites, paleontologists discovered
China’s Plans for Humanlike AI Could Set the Tone for Global AI Rules
Beijing is set to tighten China’s rules for humanlike artificial intelligence, with a heavy emphasis on user safety and societal values
Bizarre Ecosystem Discovered More Than Two Miles beneath Arctic Ocean
Dynamic mounds made of methane at a depth of some 3,640 meters act like “frozen reefs” for a bizarre array of deep-sea creatures, new observations reveal
Spectacular Cosmic Collision Captured in New Hubble Image
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured asteroids crashing into one another in a nearby planetary system around a star some 25 light-years away
Ancient Romans Guarding Hadrian’s Wall Were Riddled with Worms and Parasites
Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination
Offshore Wind Farm in China Becomes a Haven for Oysters, Barnacles, and More, Study Finds
A wind farm off the coast of China appeared to boost fish numbers and supported colonies of oysters and barnacles, according to new research
Here’s how much practice you need to become the best in the world
Are you a specialist or a generalist? The answer could reveal something about how well you learn and perfect a skill
Igloos on Mars? How Future Astronauts Could Use Ice to Survive
Humans traveling to Mars will need protective habitats to live on the harsh surface. Ice could help
Jared Isaacman Confirmed to Head NASA at Pivotal Moment for Space Science
Billionaire Jared Isaacman is taking the reins at NASA at a challenging time for the space agency, as it faces budget cuts and technical hurdles that could scuttle its most ambitious missions
This Planet Is the Shape of a Lemon. That May Be the Least Weird Thing about It
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a bizarre-looking exoplanet that defies explanation