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The crewed lunar mission slips to at least April, NASA names the astronaut behind an early ISS return, SpaceX sets more records, Rubin’s new alerts are poised to transform astronomy, and a lunar eclipse. This Week in Space

What makes a diamond sparkle, what makes it so hard, and what makes “forever” complicated—from deep inside the Earth to the science behind the sparkling gemstones

Another company has been approved for a private mission to the space station, astronauts are bringing smartphones, and a rule-breaking planetary system is turning expectations upside down. This Week in Space.

In a study conducted at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, a symmetry breaking between matter and antimatter was observed.

A project led by Dr. Shay Monat at the International Space University has caught the attention of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk – and could mark an important step toward establishing a crewed base on the Moon.

Elon Musk is putting the Moon at the top of SpaceX’s priorities. China successfully tested its Moon-launch rocket, a new crew arrives at the ISS, and an especially far-southern solar eclipse. This Week in Space.

Sometimes physics struggles to provide clear answers to questions that seem simple. One of these questions is why ice is slippery. Although humans have been slipping on ice for many years, scientists still haven’t agreed on a single theory that fully explains why. A new study offers a potential answer.

Falcon 9 launches were suspended after a rare anomaly; SpaceX is merging and seeking approval to deploy one million satellites; an Israeli partnership with the International Space University, and a small victory for darkness. This Week in Space

Between creative freedom and smart manipulation, Roblox’s square characters hide a full-fledged economy, an intense social experience, and educational questions every parent needs to ask.

Why there is no contradiction between a warming global climate and the occurrence of extreme cold waves, such as the one currently affecting the United States.

A series of far-reaching steps by governments, research organizations, and even investment funds is expected to significantly expand the number of scientific publications freely accessible to the public.

The colorless, odorless gas kills thousands of people every year – especially during the cold season – and there is no effective antidote. How can carbon monoxide poisoning be prevented?

Most patients with the rare cancer neuroblastoma die within about five years – but one girl who received an experimental CAR-T treatment remains healthy 19 years later.

For the first time in more than half a century, humans will leave low Earth orbit and fly close to the Moon—without landing. Artemis II is meant to be the next step toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface, but major – and costly – challenges still lie ahead.

A veteran astronaut retires from NASA, a cracked spacecraft landed safely, a major military space-debris removal effort takes shape—and what’s the connection between solar eruptions and avalanches? Space News Roundup

Researchers have examined the bones of a seven-million-year-old ape and concluded that it walked on two legs. This new finding challenges earlier studies of the same fossils, which reached different conclusions.

An unprecedented wave of coral bleaching driven by warming oceans may signal that one of the world’s most important ecosystems has already reached a point of no return.

2025 was another record-breaking year, with more than 300 successful launches, breakthrough missions, and major advances in new rockets. A recap of 2025 in space.

In a first for the ISS era, NASA cut short Crew 11’s mission after a medical issue onboard. The four astronauts rode SpaceX’s Dragon back to Earth, splashing down safely off the California coast more than a month ahead of schedule.

To truly understand the processes behind climate change, it isn’t enough to monitor atmospheric carbon dioxide levels—we must also recognize that these levels fluctuate seasonally and vary across different locations.

A twin study suggests that people with tattoos may face a higher risk of skin cancer and lymphoma than those without tattoos.

NASA’s new chief promises to land humans on the Moon within three years; mice that returned from space have produced healthy offspring; European Space Agency’s computer systems have been breached; and rare documentation of planet formation. Space Highlights.

A closer look at the egg’s outer layer reveals how it toughens after fertilization to keep other sperm out—and why this built-in “lock” could one day inspire hormone-free contraception.

To remain a technological leader, Israel must ensure that contemporary technological skills are accessible to citizens of all ages and across all sectors