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NASA Funds Slingshot Mission Concept to Map Minerals on Other Worlds
NASA has funded a new early-stage project called Interworld Slingshot Resource Surveys to explore how Raman spectroscopy can map minerals from space. The mission concept aims to survey the moon, asteroids, and Phobos using remote sensing technology.
BepiColombo Spacecraft Approaches Mercury After Eight-Year Journey
The BepiColombo spacecraft is nearing Mercury after an eight-year journey through space. The mission aims to study the planet’s surface, magnetic field, and interior.
Google Avoids Ad Tech Breakup but Faces Operational Changes
A federal judge has ruled that Google will not be forced to sell its advertising business, but must change how it operates.
NASA Simplifies Lunar Spacesuit Design for 2028 Timeline
NASA is streamlining the lunar spacesuit design to meet its 2028 Moon landing goal, opting for a simpler version called the Sortie Suit.
Medical Groups Issue Vaccine Guidelines Amid Federal Silence
Major medical organizations release new vaccine recommendations as the federal government remains silent on immunization guidance.
Astronauts Complete Historic All-Female Spacewalk Outside ISS
Two astronauts conducted a successful all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station, replacing equipment and performing scientific tasks.
Stargazing Highlights: The Diamond Moon and Other Events in September 2026
Discover the top astronomical events in September 2026, including the Diamond Moon, Venus at peak brightness, and the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune.
Apple Begins Changing Lake Ontario Name to ‘Lake America’ in U.S. Maps
Apple has started updating Apple Maps to show Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for users in the United States, following President Trump’s executive order.
How a Forested Island Vanished and Reappeared in Canada’s Largest Lake
A forested island appeared in British Columbia’s largest freshwater lake, then vanished before reappearing nearby. Experts are unsure how it happened.