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Scientists Think We Can Hide Earth From Aliens. Here's How

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

It's a big universe out there and if we have any neighbors, it might be better if they left us alone, and one pair of scientists has a plan for that.

The Artemis II Astronauts Noticed Something Unexpected About The Moon

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Artemis II successfully brought humans close to the moon for the first time in decades, and the astronauts found that it was far from what they expected.

Inside Artemis II: What Living Aboard NASA's Lunar Spacecraft Really Looks Like

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The Orion spacecraft is on its way to the moon, and its four astronauts are going to have to make some living adjustments during their 10-day mission.

Here's What Scientists Know About The Portal To The Fifth Dimension

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

We largely think of the world in four dimensions - time and the three spatial dimensions. But a fifth dimension might actually solve this longstanding mystery.

The Artemis II Toilet Debacle Meant One Gross Thing For Astronauts

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Artemis II has just taken to the skies, but its takeoff wasn't without some mechanical problems. Of note, the toilet required some impromptu space plumbing.

The 12 Worst Ways To Die In Space Will Make You Think Twice About Becoming An Astronaut

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Space is a spectacular place, but it can also prove deadly, to the point that some space agencies even have plans in case that possibility ever happened.

What Scientists Really Think About 'Project Hail Mary'

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Based on a novel by Andy Weir of 'The Martian' fame, 'Project Hail Mary' is at the top of the movie charts, but how do scientists rate its accuracy?

NASA Has Big Plans To Return Humans To The Moon

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

It's been over 50 years since humans have been to the moon, but NASA plans to change that dramatically, as shown changes to their scheduled Artemis missions.

The Biggest Unanswered Questions About How Life Began On Earth

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The beginnings of life on Earth are a mystery, leading to many theories as scientists try to pin down the details, only to find more questions than answers.

What A Trip To Mars Might Actually Look Like For Humans

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Getting to humans to Mars isn't as simple as hitching a ride on the next outbound rocket, and the amount of planning required will surprise you.

Disturbing Things That Would Happen To Your Body After Death On The Moon

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The science of decomposition on Earth is already rather gruesome, but decomposing on the moon is both gruesome, as well as more than a little strange.

The One Thing Humans Must Do To Avoid Extinction, According To Stephen Hawking

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Everyone has a few ideas about how humanity will end, but one of the brightest minds of the modern era had some thoughts on how to keep us going.

The Scientist That Believed Intelligent Alien Life Existed On Mars

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Scientists continue to look for signs of alien life on Mars, but this scientist truly popularized the idea, claiming to find canals on the Red Planet's surface.

Scientists Say This Asteroid Will Miss Earth And May Strike The Moon Instead

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The latest asteroid to pass by the Earth will be back in a few years - it's not coming for us, but it may be on a collision course with the moon.

How Astronomers Really Think The World Will End

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000

All good things must come to an end, and so too must the world, but it turns out that astronomers think about it differently than most people.

Here's What Could Happen To Our Solar System After The Sun's Fiery Death

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Although we don't have to worry about it for a few billion years, the sun is inexorably dying, the only question is what's left after it's gone.

What Science Says About The Largest Solar Radiation Storm In 20 Years

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Radiation storms are nothing to sniff at, big ones can take out vital satellites, which is why scientists and astronauts take notice when they occur.

Here's What A Fireball Looks Like Tearing Through The Sky (And The Science Behind It)

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky - fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a once-in-a-lifetime sight to see.

The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 2025

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0000

2025 saw many advancements in many fields, from medicine and genetics, to environmental science or artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most impactful.

Scientists Say 'Cloud-9' Discovery Could Unlock Secrets About The Dark Universe

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Scientists, peering 7 billion years back into the past, have discovered something that may help us better understand the nature of the universe.