NASA Astronauts To See Total Solar Eclipse, Break Distance Record

The four Artemis II astronauts in Orion are preparing for their lunar flyby on Monday, April 6, during which they be eclipsed as they become the most distant humans.

7 Goofy Wildlife Moments From The 2025 Nature Photography Contest

From the savannas of Kenya to the cliffs of Los Angeles, here are seven of the wildest, funniest wildlife moments caught on camera last year.

Northern Lights Alert: 20 States May See Aurora On Saturday

NOAA is forecasting a G1 or G2-class geomagnetic storm on Saturday, April 4, through Sunday, April 5, with aurora possible from northern U.S. states and Canada.

Astronauts Share Spectacular Earth Images From Halfway To The Moon

After beginning its journey to the moon after a dramatic trans-lunar injection, the four-strong crew of the Orion spacecraft sent back some spectacular images of Earth.

What SpaceX’s IPO Means For The Space Economy

The science of a perfect espresso. How AI can help treat heart disease. NASA’s on its way back to the Moon. All that and more in this week’s edition of The Prototype.

3 ‘Lazy’ Habits That Actually Signal Intelligence, By A Psychologist

The ‘lazy’ habit you judge too quickly may actually reveal a sharper, more efficient mind. Here’s what these behaviors say about intelligence, according to research.

Meet The Lizard That Shoots Blood From Its Eyes — A Herpetologist Explains

This tiny, spiny lizard has a shocking secret. Scientists have finally uncovered exactly how and why its bizarre strategy works so well.

The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering

The astronauts will arrive about 10,300 kilometers beyond our satellite, breaking all previous records for distance from Earth. But how was their route chosen?

11,000 Asteroids Have Been Found — And 33 Are Near-Earth Objects

Scientists at the Rubin Observatory have identified nearly 11,000 asteroids, including hundreds beyond Neptune and 33 previously unknown near-Earth asteroids.

Artemis II Crew Sends Back First Earth Views From Journey To The Moon

Astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft release captivating images of Earth from the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century.