IXPE ToO Form
2026-08-21
IXPE Target of Opportunity Submit a request for IXPE to participate in a Target of Opportunity (ToO) The post IXPE ToO Form appeared first on NASA Science., Read MoreContinue Reading
Extreme Heat Waves Fuel Political Tensions in Europe
2026-08-21
At the limits of adaptation, governments face a choice: point fingers, or seize the moment for transformational change. By Bob Berwyn LINZ, Austria—A summer-long series of heatwaves that has been blistering much of Europe since June has turned political.Continue Reading
‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
2026-08-21
Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Continue Reading
Shadow ‘highly likely’ to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says
2026-08-21
On the heels of Jackie’s death, Shadow is spending time with a new eagle at his Big Bear aerie. Expert says it’s “highly likely” they’ll pair up come nesting season.Continue Reading
More than 50 Sloths Died at a Florida Wildlife Attraction. Officials Say No Crime Occurred.
2026-08-20
The investigation details emaciated, dehydrated animals and concerns about Sloth World’s operations, but concluded there was no evidence of criminal neglect or abuse. By Katie Surma, Kiley Price New investigative findings from a Florida sheriff’s office detail the stark conditions of emaciated and dehydrated sloths at a planned tourism attractionContinue Reading
The “Asian water tower” is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater every year
2026-08-20
The “Asian Water Tower” is losing roughly 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater every year, with some of the worst declines hitting densely populated farming regions. Glacier melt may temporarily soften the crisis around the 2060s, but without changes in water use, researchers expect depletion to accelerate afterward., Read MoreContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 21 – Time-Lapse of the Star S301 Orbiting the Black Hole in the Center of the Galaxy
2026-08-20
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 21 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by aContinue Reading
Europe’s Scorching Summer
2026-08-20
Earth Observatory Science Earth Europe’s Scorching Summer Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth MattersContinue Reading
AstroNav
2026-08-20
Small Spacecraft & Distributed Systems (SSDS) Home About Technology Demonstrations Partnerships Work with Us Resources S3VI AstroNav Future Mission Enabling real-time, autonomous navigation for self-reliant spacecraft exploring the Moon, Mars, and deep space. Mission Type Technology Demonstration Partner Jet Propulsion Laboratory STATUS In Development Destination Lunar Orbit Introduction Why Now?Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
2026-08-20
Explore This Section Home Framework for Heliophysics Education About Helio Big Idea 1.1 Helio Big Idea 1.2 Helio Big Idea 1.3 Helio Big Idea 2.1 Helio Big Idea 2.2 Helio Big Idea 2.3 Helio Big Idea 3.1 Helio Big Idea 3.2 Helio Big Idea 3.3 Helio Missions Helio Topics EducationalContinue Reading
What Is the Sun’s Role in Climate Change?
2026-08-20
Explore This Section Home Framework for Heliophysics Education About Helio Big Idea 1.1 Helio Big Idea 1.2 Helio Big Idea 1.3 Helio Big Idea 2.1 Helio Big Idea 2.2 Helio Big Idea 2.3 Helio Big Idea 3.1 Helio Big Idea 3.2 Helio Big Idea 3.3 Helio Missions Helio Topics EducationalContinue Reading
Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace and prosperity instead of conflict?
2026-08-20
The Security Council met Wednesday in New York to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Demand is set to triple by 2030. The question: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or fund conflict and corruption? Follow live updates throughout theContinue Reading
‘Business as usual is a business of death’: UN adopts road safety pledge over US objection
2026-08-20
The UN General Assembly closed its first ever High-level Meeting on road safety on Tuesday by adopting a sweeping new declaration aimed at halving road deaths by 2030 – over the sole objection of the United States.Continue Reading