NOAA Employees Face Payback Demands After Rehire Chaos

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Engine Test at Launch Pad

A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad during a routine engine-firing test, sending flames and thick smoke into the sky while investigators began examining the cause of the incident.

HPV Kits Boost Cervical Cancer Screening

Sending HPV self-test kits by mail greatly increases cervical cancer screening, especially in underserved groups.

Bacteria Turn Plastic Waste Into Pain Relievers

Engineered bacteria turn plastic waste into pain relievers like salicylic acid, offering a sustainable solution.

Japanese Moon Crash Blamed on Faulty Altimeter

A failed laser sensor caused Japan's second moon landing attempt to crash, raising doubts about private lunar missions.

Early Heat Dome Sets Records Across Eastern US

A powerful heat dome is driving record temperatures in the Eastern US, raising health and wildfire risks.

First Astronauts From India, Poland, and Hungary Arrive at International Space Station

The International Space Station marked a historic milestone with the arrival of astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary - the first representatives from their countries to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Be the Oldest Known on Earth

Geologists have discovered ancient rocks in northern Canada that may date back over 4.2 billion years, possibly making them the oldest known rocks on Earth and offering new clues about the planet's early formation.

RFK Jr. Claims U.S. Is Withdrawing Funding From Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is pulling financial support from Gavi, a major global vaccine alliance, raising concerns about the future of global immunization programs.

Billions of Flies to Be Bred in U.S. Battle Against Devastating Crop Pest

In a bold move to protect U.S. agriculture, federal scientists plan to breed billions of sterile flies to combat the invasive screwworm pest - a technique that blends biology with precision pest control.

Netflix and NASA Launch Ambitious New Partnership to Bring Space to Screens

Netflix teams up with NASA to create a slate of original content aimed at inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts and showcasing the real science behind humanity's mission to explore the cosmos.

Trapped Under Pressure: How Heat Domes Trigger Dangerous Temperature Surges

Heat domes, massive high-pressure systems that trap hot air, are becoming more frequent and severe. Here's how they form, why they're intensifying, and the serious impacts they have on health, infrastructure, and the climate.

NOAA Employees Face Payback Demands After Rehire Chaos

NOAA workers were fired, rehired, and fired again - now they're being asked to repay salaries, sparking concerns over accountability and rights.