Nov 30 The 'skin of our planet' is in danger. Here's how scientists are trying to save it By Christopher Thomas Biological soil crusts are a diverse community of organisms covering some 30 percent of the planet’s drylands. The loss of this top layer — often driven by human activity, as well as by climate change — has far-reaching consequences. Continue reading
Nov 18 3 things NASA is testing for its future moon base camp By Justin Stabley Less than 40 miles from the Grand Canyon, NASA has been testing what daily life on the moon might feel like, including the commute. Continue reading
Nov 04 The last total lunar eclipse through 2025 is on Election Day. Here's how to watch it By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, Megan McGrew Your last chance to witness a total lunar eclipse for the next few years will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but there’s a slight catch. Continue reading
Oct 21 The science behind the aroma of fall By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, Megan McGrew Your nose knows it’s fall as soon as you step outside. Continue reading
Oct 04 Thousands of California wells dry up amid megadrought By Terry Chea, Associated Press As California's drought deepens, more rural communities are running out of water. Continue reading
Sep 09 NASA to potentially reattempt Artemis 1 launch in late September By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Test launch for Artemis 1 moon mission postponed again In our news wrap Saturday, NASA's Artemis moon mission has been postponed a second time, excessive heat is scorching the West Coast and fueling wildfires, nine migrants were found dead after trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas, former… Continue watching
Sep 03 Fuel leak disrupts NASA's 2nd attempt at Artemis launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a test flight that must go well before astronauts climb aboard. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 8:22 Years late and billions over budget, NASA's most powerful rocket finally set for takeoff By Miles O'Brien If all goes as planned, NASA will launch a rocket to return to the moon Saturday afternoon. This first phase will send an unmanned capsule to lunar orbit and back, but NASA wants humans to land on the moon in… Continue watching
Sep 02 WATCH: NASA officials hold news briefing on next attempt at ground-breaking Artemis launch By Associated Press NASA is aiming for a Saturday launch of its new moon rocket, after fixing fuel leaks and working around a bad engine sensor that foiled the first try. Continue reading