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- Jaclyn Kagey Shapes Humanity’s Return to the Moon
by Sumer Loggins on January 20, 2026 at 11:00 amFor Jaclyn Kagey, helping astronauts put boots on the Moon is part of her daily work. As the Artemis III extravehicular activity lead in NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate, Kagey plays a central role in preparing astronauts for humanity’s return to the lunar surface. She helps define how astronauts will work on the Moon, from planning detailed spacewalk
- Hubble Snaps Stellar Baby Pictures
on January 17, 2026 at 3:00 pmNewly developing stars shrouded in thick dust get their first baby pictures in these images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble took these infant star snapshots in an effort to learn how massive stars form. Protostars are shrouded in thick dust that blocks light, but Hubble can detect the near-infrared emission that shines through holes
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
by Gerelle Q. Dodson on January 16, 2026 at 11:18 pmAfter 167 days in space, the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will hold a news conference at 2:15 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to discuss their science expedition aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos
- NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
by Jennifer M. Dooren on January 16, 2026 at 10:10 pmFor the 15th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2025 financial statements. The rating is the best possible audit opinion, certifying that NASA’s financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for federal agencies and accurately present the agency’s financial position. “NASA has delivered
- What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
by Jennifer M. Dooren on January 16, 2026 at 9:25 pmNASA is weeks away from sending astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, with the agency’s second mission in its Artemis campaign. The Artemis II Press Kit now is available with information on the mission, astronauts, and other resources for media. “Artemis II will be a momentous step forward for human spaceflight. This historic
- Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order
by Donald Heflin, Executive Director of the Edward R. Murrow Center and Senior Fellow of Diplomatic Practice, The Fletcher School, Tufts University on January 19, 2026 at 5:39 pmHow the US treats its allies has been a crucial question for every president. What evolved over the centuries into an official embrace of friendly nations is now being reversed by Donald Trump.
- An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade
by Mahesh Nepal, Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York on January 19, 2026 at 1:34 pmA new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.
- Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms
by Nilton O. Rennó, Professor of Climate and Space Sciences Engineering, University of Michigan on January 19, 2026 at 1:34 pmA rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.
- For 80 years, the president’s party has almost always lost House seats in midterm elections, a pattern that makes the 2026 congressional outlook clear
by Robert A. Strong, Senior Fellow, Miller Center, University of Virginia on January 19, 2026 at 1:33 pmAs the 2026 midterm elections edge closer, most people know the party that controls the White House is likely to lose seats in Congress. They usually do not know just how entrenched that pattern is.
- Chavismo has adapted before – but can Venezuela’s leftist ideology become US friendly and survive?
by Paul Webster Hare, Master Lecturer and Interim Director of Latin American Studies, Boston University on January 19, 2026 at 1:28 pmThe ideology named after former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez became more authoritarian under Nicolás Maduro. Can the country’s new leader steer it back toward democracy?