Evolution
Penis Worm’s Ancient Cousin Fossilized with Its Doughnut-Shaped Brain Intact
The fossilized embryo of a Cambrian worm holds the preserved remains of a tiny brain
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Astronomy
See Jupiter Shine During its Closest Approach to Earth Since 1963
September 26 marks an unmissable chance to view the massive planet Jupiter, whose opposition and perigee very rarely coincide
Planetary Science
NASA’s Asteroid-Crashing DART Mission Is Ready for Impact
The DART mission to redirect an asteroid could be just the beginning of a robust planetary-defense program
Astrophysics
Einstein’s Greatest Theory Just Passed Its Most Rigorous Test Yet
The MICROSCOPE mission tested the weak equivalence principle with free-falling objects in a satellite
Space Exploration
NASA’s Next Launch Attempt for Artemis I Will Occur on September 3
Technical glitches and questionable weather forecasts continue to delay liftoff for NASA’s landmark lunar mission
Space Exploration
Rocket Woes Delay Launch of NASA’s Artemis I Mission
A problem with one of the Space Launch System’s main engines has postponed the test flight until at least September 2
Space Exploration
NASA Unveils Candidate Landing Sites for Artemis Astronauts
When humans return to the moon, they’ll likely visit one of these 13 regions near the moon’s south pole
Space Exploration
NASA’s Giant SLS Rocket Rolls to Launchpad for Artemis 1 Moon Mission
The Space Launch System rocket could lift off on its voyage to lunar orbit as early as late August
Astronomy
The Webb Telescope Captures a Stunning View of the Cartwheel Galaxy
Webb sees through dust and gas into regions out of reach of optical telescopes such as Hubble, revealing new galaxy views
Space Exploration
Russia Plans to Leave the International Space Station after 2024
The announcement comes as NASA and Roscosmos are laying plans to transition to other orbital habitats
