NASA and SpaceX finalize launch plans for Roman Space Telescope
NASA has announced that coverage plans are ready for the prelaunch and launch activities of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The observatory is designed to investigate dark energy and other cosmic mysteries.
» readTens of thousands evacuated as human-caused Hawk Fire rages near Reno
The Hawk Fire has forced tens of thousands of residents from their homes near Reno, Nevada, and officials warned that breezy winds and dry vegetation could cause the blaze to spread further.
» readNASA’s Perseverance rover captures Phobos crossing the Sun in new Mars image
A silhouette of Phobos, one of the two Martian moons, was captured by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover as it crossed in front of the Sun on Aug. 12, 2026, the 1,948th Martian day of the mission.
» readHPV vaccination slashes cervical cancer but oropharyngeal cancers rise, mostly in men
A new report highlights a stark divide in HPV-related cancer trends. While vaccination has dramatically reduced cervical cancer rates, cases of HPV-linked throat and mouth cancers are surging, predominantly among middle-aged and older men.
» readNASA Astronaut Takes IndyCar Ride Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
A NASA astronaut was seen riding in a two-seat IndyCar before the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
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