Late-Arriving Hurricane Isaias Strikes Gulf Coast, Highlighting Risks of Quiet Seasons
Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm on Saturday, bringing 105-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rains to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
» read2,000-Year-Old Warrior Grave with Human Sacrifice Unearthed in Southern Russia
A 2,000-year-old grave of an elite warrior has been discovered in southern Russia, along with evidence of a human sacrifice. The burial also contained weapons, a horse, and two gold coins featuring Alexander the Great.
» readAstronaut Christina Koch Named NASA Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA astronaut Christina Koch has been appointed as the agency's acting deputy chief engineer, effective November 1, following the retirement of Katherine Van Hooser after more than 35 years of service.
» readRose petals reveal a unique geometric secret, researchers find
A physicist's lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has discovered that rose petals have a distinctive shape caused by a previously unseen geometric incompatibility.
» readMars rover Perseverance sets new distance record on the red planet
A new infographic has been released showing the distances traveled by various rovers on the Moon and Mars. Among the vehicles depicted, NASA's Perseverance rover has surpassed the previous distance record held by the Opportunity rover.
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