Space
Space
First in Flight: NASA Just Proved Flying on Mars Is Possible--Next Up Is the Solar System With Ingenuity’s five successful flights on the Red Planet, aviation may find unexpected footing in the future of space exploration
1 hour ago — Jonathan O'Callaghan
Physics
Physics
Physicists Edge Closer to Taming the Three-Body Problem A new model cuts through the chaos to reach the best-yet predictions of complex gravitational interactions
19 hours ago — Charlie Wood and LiveScience
Physics
Physics
Scientists Supersize Quantum Effects with Entangled Drum Duet Two teams have demonstrated new degrees of quantum measurements in micron-sized metal drums
May 6, 2021 — Daniel Garisto
Space
Space
Falling Uncontrolled from Space, Giant Chinese Rocket Highlights Risk of Orbital Debris The Long March 5b rocket’s core stage could plummet to Earth as early as May 9
May 6, 2021 — Leonard David and SPACE.com
Space
Space
SpaceX Sticks the Landing in Latest Starship Test Flight After multiple explosive endings to previous high-altitude tests, a prototype rocket for voyages to the Moon and Mars finally touched down safely
May 6, 2021 — Mike Wall and SPACE.com
Space
Space
Watching the Universe Expand in Real Time Within a decade or two, we could observe the cosmic expansion, not as a series of snapshots but as a very slow-motion film
May 6, 2021 — Avi Loeb | Opinion
Biology
Biology
Bird Brawlers Love Spectators—Other Avian Species Are Welcome at Ringside Tufted titmice scuffle more vigorously in front of a crowd—even if some of the onlookers are woodpeckers
May 6, 2021 — Rachel Nuwer
Behavior & Society
Behavior & Society
Sally Ride’s Enduring Legacy America’s first woman in space worked to make STEM education more equitable and inclusive, with a special emphasis on encouraging participation by girls
May 4, 2021 — Kenneth Silber | Opinion
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