Science Dec 05 PHOTOS: The last supermoon of 2025 illuminates December night skies By Associated Press
World Dec 04 Renowned astronomers fight to protect Chile’s night sky from industrial project A rare confluence of factors makes the Atacama an ideal home for some of the world’s biggest astronomical projects – dry climate, high altitude and, crucially, isolation from the light pollution of civilization. By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
Science Dec 04 FDA officials said without evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have killed children. Here’s what you should know COVID-19 infection carries a greater risk of myocarditis than the COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say. By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Politics Dec 03 WATCH: Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards The move is the latest action by the Trump administration to reverse Biden-era policies that encouraged cleaner-running cars and trucks, including electric vehicles. Burning gasoline for vehicles is a major contributor to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. By Matthew Daly, Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Science Dec 01 When to see the last supermoon of the year The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Nov 27 European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race By Associated Press ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher expressed concern that Europe could fall behind in space travel without more investment. Continue reading
Nov 26 Scientists detect crackling on Mars believed to be lightning By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. Continue reading
Nov 25 Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo who delighted visitors for almost a century, dies at about 141 By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Known as "the Queen of the Zoo," Gramma lived through two World Wars and 20 U.S. presidents. Continue reading
Nov 25 China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on Tiangong space station By Associated Press The Shenzhou 22 will be used sometime in 2026 by the three astronauts who docked at the station Nov. 1. Continue reading
Nov 24 Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule won’t carry astronauts on next launch to space station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight. Instead, Boeing will perform a trial run with cargo to the International Space Station to prove the capsule's safety. Continue reading