NASA Spacecraft Captures Rare Crescent Mars Ahead Of Friday’s Flyby

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will fly past Mars on May 15, 2026, using the planet’s gravity to accelerate toward asteroid Psyche.

Federal Prosecutors Indicted An Innocent Person On A Deepfake

How did a deepfake indict an innocent person in federal court without anyone catching it? The first federal survey of judges on deepfake challenges just dropped.

Why Your Brain Replays Embarrassing Memories, According To Psychology

Psychological research helps to explain why certain awkward memories feel mentally “sticky.” Here’s how you can weaken their grip on your mind.

We Now Know How Many People the CDC Is Monitoring for Hantavirus

There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.

Tropical Diseases Are Gaining A Foothold In The Continental U.S.

A seven-week dengue chain in LA County shows the continental US is closer to the threshold for tropical disease transmission than most people realize.

Space Leaders Worldwide May Fight SpaceX Lofting 1 Million Satellites

While Elon Musk stunned the world with plans to launch a million satellites into orbit, the heads of space agencies planet-wide are certain to oppose this SpaceX scheme.

1 Habit That Can Instantly Boost Your Happiness, By A Psychologist

Most of us are taught to think our way through decisions. But science suggests the key to a happier life already lives inside you. Here’s how to make it a habit.

Parrots Use Proper Names Like Humans Do To Call Out Individuals

Parrots may use names like humans do, showing signs of social understanding and individual recognition.

See A Crescent Moon Meet Venus And Jupiter After Sunset This Weekend

North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

A World Beyond Neptune Has An Atmosphere And Scientists Don’t Know Why

Astronomers detected signs of a thin atmosphere around distant object 2002 XV93, surprising scientists who believed it was too small to retain gas.