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The Polaris Dawn mission, commanded by Jared Isaacman, aims to send humans farther from Earth than in 50 years, pushing technology and conducting spacewalks. [ more ]

NASA launches astronauts on Boeing's Starliner for the first time. [ more ]

China launches a lunar mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon, with the goal of sending a crew by 2030. [ more ]

The moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a planet named Theia 4.5 billion years ago. [ more ]

Earth Day is a global call to action for environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living beings. [ more ]

AlphaFold3 by Google DeepMind predicts protein behavior accurately, aiding advancements in medicine and science. [ more ]

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics. [ more ]

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, providing insights into early Earth's history and the search for life beyond the Solar System. [ more ]

NASA's Psyche spacecraft transmitted a laser message to Earth, paving the way for future Mars missions. [ more ]

NASA's ACS3 spacecraft with solar sail propulsion system aims to reduce reliance on bulky propulsion systems in space. [ more ]

NASA's Psyche spacecraft transmitted laser data 140 million miles to Earth, showcasing potential high-speed interstellar communication for future space missions. [ more ]

Smile mission, a joint project between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to explore solar wind and northern lights from a unique vantage point. [ more ]

China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon as part of its plan to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030. [ more ]

Starliner's upcoming launch on May 6, 2024, is crucial for NASA's commercial crew program, offering more options for getting to low Earth orbit. [ more ]

China launches mission to collect samples from the dark side of the Moon, aiming for historic first. [ more ]

Nuclear clocks are advancing, potentially providing a more accurate timekeeping system and insights into fundamental physics. [ more ]

Creating a detailed 3D reconstruction of neural connections in a cubic millimeter of brain tissue requires vast data and advanced technology. [ more ]

Scientists have identified brainstem cells that regulate the body's inflammatory response, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. [ more ]

Nuclear fusion breakthrough may reduce the time to commercial fusion power plants from eternal 30 years to around 29 years. [ more ]

Generative AI is potentially writing a significant portion of scientific literature based on linguistic and statistical analyses of research papers. [ more ]