Deep beneath the dense rainforest of the Andean Chocó, north-west of Quito, an ancient pre-Hispanic landscape is emerging using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Archaeologists have identified hundreds of ancient…
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SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
The first Starlink satellites to join SpaceX’s megaconstellation in 2026 were launched today (Jan. 4) on a brand new Falcon 9 rocket. The fresh booster, carrying 29 of the internet…
Brain Blends Fast and Slow Signals to Shape Human Thought
Summary: Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior. They found that intrinsic neural timescales—each region’s characteristic…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which meteor shower peaks in early January?
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James…
2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon
Astronauts haven’t visited our nearest celestial neighbor since 1972. That’s when NASA astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt spent three days on the moon before rejoining Apollo 17 crewmate…
These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025
At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it. Research…
Ancient purification bath found beneath Western Wall Plaza
A rock-cut mikveh from the late Second Temple period has been uncovered during excavations beneath Jerusalem’s Western Wall Plaza. A mikveh is a ritual bath used for full-body immersion in naturally…
Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026
From astronauts circling the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration. Governments and private companies alike…
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
Houston, we may have a problem … for your senators’ plans to bring a NASA space shuttle to Texas. NASA’s new chief Jared Isaacman said a controversial proposal to move…
In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together
Orcas are renowned hunters. Now, they have surprised scientists with an unexpected twist — possibly getting help from dolphins. In the waters off British Columbia, marine ecologist Sarah Fortune and…
