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Optics & Photonics Aug 11, 2025

South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: How we did it and why it's historic

A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900 km: the longest intercontinental ...

Space Exploration Aug 10, 2025

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.

Space Exploration Aug 9, 2025

Four astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth

After nearly five months onboard the International Space Station, an international crew of four astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule Friday.

Space Exploration Aug 8, 2025

Nigerian scientists await return of Egusi seeds sent to space

If Earthlings are ever going to colonize Mars, they won't be able to do so on an empty stomach—and Temidayo Oniosun thinks a helping of Egusi soup, a Nigerian staple, might just hit the spot.

Space Exploration Aug 7, 2025

Houston, we have a (sinus) problem: Research examines astronaut nasal and sinus problems in outer space

Sinus and congestion problems are more than just earthly annoyances, according to new research from Houston Methodist. A newly published study reveals that a staggering 85% of astronauts aboard the International Space Station ...

Space Exploration Aug 7, 2025

Stuck astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA less than 5 months after extended spaceflight

One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end.

Space Exploration Aug 6, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 looks back at science mission

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission with agency astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov is preparing to return to Earth ...

Space Exploration Aug 5, 2025

NASA Acting Chief Duffy issues directive to speed up moon reactor plans

NASA's acting administrator, Sean Duffy, plans to accelerate the construction of a nuclear reactor that could be used on the moon and alter the way NASA will partner with industry to replace the aging International Space ...

Astronomy Aug 4, 2025

Two spacecraft fly precisely in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new technology

During a solar eclipse, astronomers who study heliophysics are able to study the sun's corona—its outer atmosphere—in ways they are unable to do at any other time.

Space Exploration Aug 4, 2025

The global race to space isn't just about big countries

The United States and China aren't the only powerful, wealthy nations in the world, and they're certainly not the only nations active in space. For example, there are the Russians, who are…kind of distracted at the moment, ...

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