Science

Renowned astronomers fight to protect Chile's night sky from industrial project

By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press

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.

FDA officials said without evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have killed children. Here's what you should know

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

COVID-19 infection carries a greater risk of myocarditis than the COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say.

WATCH: Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards

By Matthew Daly, Alexa St. John, Associated Press

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.

When to see the last supermoon of the year

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.