- May 2, 2026
Students Went Looking for the Universe’s Most Elusive Particle — With a Detector They Built Themselves
Two undergraduate students from the University of Hamburg, decided to build their own dark matter experiment.
Four Humans, One Moon, Fifty-Three Years of Waiting
On April 1, 2026, something happened that most people alive today had never witnessed before.
The Night That Is Disappearing: Earth’s Artificial Glow Has Grown 16% Since 2014
Today, for a growing share of the world’s population, that sky is simply gone, washed out by the collective glow of cities, roads, ports, and factories.
Fusion Energy Breakthroughs: Can New Reactor Designs Deliver Clean Power Soon?
With a wave of new reactor designs, major scientific milestones, and billions in private investment, fusion energy is moving from theory toward reality.
The Moon Is Calling Again: NASA’s Artemis II Is Cleared for Liftoff This April
Artemis II, the first crewed mission to reach the vicinity of the Moon in over 50 years, is officially targeting April 1, 2026.
Fusion Energy in 2026: How Close Are We to Building a Star on Earth?
Scientists and engineers around the world are reporting breakthroughs in plasma control, reactor design, and experimental results.
Vega C Prepares for Mission Carrying Brazil’s New Satellite Into Orbit
Europe’s Vega C rocket is set to take on another important mission, with plans confirmed to launch a Brazilian satellite into space.
Connecting the Unconnected: How Satellites Are Redefining Global Internet Access
Space-based internet systems are being positioned as a solution to this digital divide, offering connectivity to areas that remained offline.
U.S. Spending Bill Secures Billions for NASA’s 2026 Plans
The U.S. Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 “minibus” spending package that provides $24.4 billion in funding for NASA.
New Insights From the Universe: What Recent Gravitational Wave Discoveries Reveal
Gravitational waves have moved from theoretical prediction to a powerful observational tool in modern physics.