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Planetary Sciences Jun 7, 2024

Researchers discover Earth and space share the same turbulence

In a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters, researchers have discovered that the turbulence in the thermosphere exhibits the same physical laws as the wind in the lower atmosphere. Furthermore, wind in the thermosphere ...

Space Exploration Jun 7, 2024

Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging docking

A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

Boeing's astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

Boeing's new capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, delayed by last-minute thruster trouble that almost derailed the docking for this first test flight with astronauts.

Environment Jun 6, 2024

During a year of extremes, carbon dioxide levels surge faster than ever

Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever—accelerating on a steep rise to levels far above any experienced during human existence, scientists from NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography ...

Economics & Business Jun 6, 2024

Economist explores why skyscrapers keep getting taller and why the world loves them

Rutgers-Newark professor Jason Barr, an authority on skyscrapers, examines them through the lens of an economist, not an expert on architecture.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

Space station arrival by Boeing's astronaut capsule delayed by new leaks and thruster trouble

Boeing's space capsule developed more leaks and ran into thruster trouble during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station on Thursday.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

In first, SpaceX's megarocket Starship nails ocean splashdown

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket achieved its first ever splashdown during a test flight Thursday, in a major milestone for the prototype system that may one day send humans to Mars.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner launches on historic first human spaceflight

A pair of NASA astronauts have finally taken their historic ride on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner making its first-ever human spaceflight on the morning of June 5.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

World's most powerful rocket Starship set for next launch

Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket that may one day send humans to Mars, is poised for its next flight on Thursday.

Space Exploration Jun 5, 2024

What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts

After years of stumbles and delays, Boeing has finally launched astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.

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