SpaceX will launch Europe’s Hera asteroid probe on October 7: Watch it live
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Stormy weather and an approaching hurricane threaten launch delays
After days of uncertainty, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that SpaceX had received approval to move forward with Monday’s planned launch of the European …
Earth is a spacecraft like the ISS – let me explain
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What meteorologists look for when looking for early signs of a tropical cyclone and future hurricane
When tropical meteorologists look at satellite images, they often spot subtle cloud formations that suggest something more ominous. The first signs of a potential hurricane …
Your microbes live on after you die – a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
Every human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important to your health during your lifetime. These microbial symbionts help you …
An ancient supermassive black hole is blowing galaxy-destroying winds, the James Webb Space Telescope finds
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Episode 131 – The Food Fight Between Star Wars and Star Trek
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Scientists are growing a mysterious tree from 1,000-year-old seeds
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To get it in your inbox, Register here for free. “Jurassic …
The Draconid meteor shower is reaching its peak this week. You may be able to see it here.
Look at the stars this week – some appear to be shooting across the sky. This is due to the Draconid meteor shower peaking this …
In California, heat and drought increase the risk of arson
On a hot Wednesday in July, Ronnie Dean Stout II stood next to a smoking Toyota Yaris near a swimming hole in Chico, California, and …