NASA/Lori Losey On June 5, 2026, NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph). The flightContinue Reading
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Swift Boost Mission Boost Home Timeline Cast News Press Kit The Cast About Swift The Neil Gehrels’ Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. It launched as the Swift Gamma-ray Observatory on Nov. 20,Continue Reading
For decades, a landfill has towered over the town of Brookhaven. A groundwater contamination plume has spread beneath nearby properties. By Lauren Dalban BROOKHAVEN, N.Y.—The crowd grew restless at Brookhaven Town Hall on Long Island as residents voiced their concerns about groundwater contamination from a nearby landfill that has spreadContinue Reading
Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according to a new study of wild primates. The research also revealed that a common modern dental defect appears to be uniquely human, hinting that today’s lifestyles may be reshaping ourContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community HWO SIG Seminar, 10… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources HWO SIG Seminar Habitable Worlds Observatory Science Interest Group HWO SIG about HWO SIG Seminar Location Virtual dates 10 JuneContinue Reading
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As global electricity demand grows, so does the popularity of nuclear energy. In the Middle East, several countries are evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects, balancing weighty issues such as regional security, climatic conditions and international cooperation.Continue Reading
Did you know that millions of birds may be migrating silently overhead right now as you read this – and you don’t even need to leave the house to see them?Continue Reading
Go behind the scenes with executive editor Vernon Loeb and North Carolina reporter Lisa Sorg as they explain how a new N.C. ratepayer bill would put the brakes on data centers while incentivizing the use of fossil fuels. By Lisa Sorg The Ratepayer Protection Act, making its way through theContinue Reading
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New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the internal mechanisms of brains and computers, concluding that today’s AI is likely not conscious while leaving open the possibility for both consciousContinue Reading
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.Continue Reading