NASA and SpaceX Launch Crew-11 to ISS for Record-Setting Sixth Flight of Dragon Endeavour The Crew-11 mission highlights the evolving collaboration between governmental space agencies and private aerospace firms in advancing human spaceflight capabilities. The reuse of the Dragon... Dari Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 9, 2025
U.S. Accelerates Lunar Nuclear Reactor Development Amid Geopolitical Competition The push to deploy fission surface power systems on the Moon reflects growing strategic competition in space exploration, emphasizing technological dominance and long-term lunar habitation... Competition Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 5, 2025
Emergency Crews Contain 2,000-Gallon Diesel Spill in Baltimore Harbor A significant diesel fuel spill into an urban waterway triggered emergency containment and cleanup operations, highlighting risks of industrial accidents to environmental and public health. Climate change Harbours Natural sciences Aug 5, 2025
2025's Strawberry Moon Celestial Event: Rare Micro Moon Illuminates Global Skies This rare astronomical phenomenon, known as the Strawberry Moon, represents a 'micro moon' event with reduced apparent size and brightness due to its apogee position. The atmospheric scattering effect... Moon Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 5, 2025
June 2025 Celestial Spectacle: Strawberry Moon, Arietid Meteor Shower, and Asteroid 2024 YR4 Visibility This event highlights astronomical phenomena influencing public stargazing opportunities, including lunar cycles, meteor shower activity, and near-Earth object visibility. The interplay of planetary... Meteorites Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 3, 2025
Preserving Woody Debris in Forests as a Sustainable CO2 Removal Strategy A recent study proposes preserving woody debris in managed forests as a durable and scalable method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This approach could sequester 7.7 to 9. Climate change Natural sciences Trees Jul 26, 2025
Astrophotographer Captures ISS Transit Against Solar Flare in Arizona On June 30, 2025, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the Sun during a solar flare eruption. The photograph, titled "Kardashev... Natural sciences Science fiction Solar energy Jul 26, 2025
Over a Third of Tuvaluans Apply for Landmark Climate Visa to Australia More than a third of Tuvalu's population, totaling 4,052 citizens including family members, has applied for a groundbreaking climate change visa to migrate permanently to Australia. Climate change Dari Natural sciences Jul 26, 2025
Meteorite Fireball Sighted Across Six U.S. States, Causes Tremors and Roof Damage On June 26, 2025, a bright fireball, likely a meteorite, was reported across six southeastern U.S. states. The event caused tremors and a loud sonic boom, with one resident’s roof damaged by a falling... Natural sciences Science fiction Trees Jul 26, 2025
West Virginia Utilities Propose 70% Cut to Solar Energy Credits Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power in West Virginia have proposed reducing solar credit rates by nearly 70%, from the current retail rate to about $0.0574 per kilowatt-hour. Climate change Natural sciences Public utilities Jul 26, 2025
Earth Reaches Aphelion on July 3, 2025, Influenced by Axis Tilt Rather Than Solar Distance On July 3, 2025, Earth reached aphelion at 152,087,738 kilometers from the Sun's center, its farthest point of the year. Despite being 5.1 million kilometers farther than at perihelion, Northern... Boundaries Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 26, 2025
Consumers Energy Organizes Summer Appliance Recycling Events Consumers Energy is hosting summer appliance recycling events across its service area to promote energy savings and enhance grid reliability. Customers can recycle inefficient appliances like... Climate change Domestic appliances Natural sciences Jul 26, 2025