Our reporter Raymond Zhong takes a first round of questions about the trip to Antarctica. First up: How can data gathered on the trip tell us how much time is left for the glaciers?Continue Reading
The Arab region is heating at nearly twice the global average, UN weather experts warned on Thursday, after 2024 saw unprecedented heat, destructive storms and worsening water scarcity impact some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.Continue Reading
From Sri Lanka’s central highlands to Indonesia’s flood-swollen river basins, a wave of climate-fuelled cyclones and monsoon rains has unleashed one of the deadliest weather patterns south and southeast Asia has seen in years, killing more than 1,600 people, displacing hundreds of thousands and affecting millions.Continue Reading
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What’s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT researchers examines legislation introduced in Congress and identifies relative tradeoffs involving reliability, cost, and emissions, depending on the proposed approach.Continue Reading
The Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla as the world’s top EV seller.Continue Reading
Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has helped solve crimes across multiple countries, including one case whereContinue Reading
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OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems Protecting the health of astronauts is a priority at NASA. With a wealth of knowledge collected through years of experience, research, and collaborative partnerships,Continue Reading
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OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems Apollo Lunar Lander As NASA plans to return to the moon during the Artemis missions, important lessons can be drawn from the Apollo missionsContinue Reading
OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems NASA emphasizes the importance of comprehensive astronaut health. Considerations for the protection of astronaut health spans a continuum across a mission, including requirements forContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community COPAG Activities at AAS 247,… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources COPAG Activities at AAS 247 2 January 2026 Cosmic Origins about COPAG Activities at AAS 247 Dear Cosmic Origins Community,Continue Reading