China is launching a pioneering deep-sea research facility in the South China Sea, poised to reshape marine science and geopolitics. The facility will investigate cold methane-rich hydrothermal vents located 2,000 meters below the ocean’s surface. By 2030, it will operate as an

Remote sensing technologies enable virtual exploration of asteroid Bennu’s interior for the first time. Neutron and x-ray tomography, adapted from medical and industrial sectors, non-invasively maps Bennu’s subsurface materials. Discoveries reveal Bennu’s diverse internal pockets, indicating a complex formation history. Data suggests

Elon Musk faces criticism for defending taxpayer funding for SpaceX while cutting funding for vital services. Lawmakers like Rep. Ilhan Omar critique Musk’s actions as hypocritical and driven by self-interest. SpaceX’s government contracts contrast with the reduced funding for essential programs, including

Picoflares are tiny, short-lived jets in the sun’s outer atmosphere that significantly influence the solar wind. The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter captured detailed images of picoflares, aiding in understanding solar dynamics. Picoflares are found in coronal holes, where magnetic fields allow

The Aurora Borealis illuminated the sky in Fairbanks, Alaska, creating a breathtaking light show with vibrant green hues. This natural spectacle provided a stunning contrast against the snow-covered landscape, likened to a scene from a winter fairy tale. Photographer Vincent Ledvina captured