Ukraine’s “Legit” unmanned ground vehicle OLEKSANDR KLYMENKO/Ukrinform/NurPhoto/Getty Images There’s a received piece of wisdom among militaries around the world that whatever new technologies appear, in the end, foot soldiers are what matters. As British Army officer Field Marshal Archibald Wavell put it shortly after the second world war: “All battles…
Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from the University of Florida. The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who reported taking glucosamine were more likely to progress to dementia than those who…
Tyndall’s Trail of Bergs – NASA Science
The Southern Patagonian Icefield is the largest expanse of ice in the Southern Hemisphere outside of Antarctica. The mass of glacial ice extends hundreds of kilometers along the spine of the Andes, feeding dozens of dynamic outlet glaciers that grind their way down from higher elevations. Many of these rivers…
How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) has ratified protocols advising what an astronomer should do if they discover evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence in our modern global world of social media, AI deep fakes and misinformation. Referred to as the “Declaration of Principles Concerning the Conduct of the Search for Extraterrestrial…
Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon photo of the day for June 9, 2026
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured an incredible view of auroras over Earth on June 6, 2026. (Image credit: NASA/Jessica Meir) NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as a pair of cosmonauts…
Don’t miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10
Early risers on Wednesday morning (June 10) will be able to partake in an interesting rendezvous between the moon and a bright planet. Set your alarm for 3 a.m. and upon heading outside, look due east. Make sure you don’t have any tall obstructions, such as trees or buildings, in…
Cancer patients found a simple way to stay mentally sharp during chemotherapy
Many people undergoing chemotherapy experience a frustrating side effect often called “chemo brain.” These cognitive changes can include trouble concentrating, memory problems, and difficulty juggling multiple tasks. According to researchers, as many as 80% of chemotherapy patients experience some degree of cancer-related cognitive impairment. Now, a Phase II clinical trial…
NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew
HOUSTON — NASA has announced the astronauts who will launch to space on the Artemis 3 mission next year. The international crew consists of three spaceflight veterans and one first-time spaceflyer, all with backgrounds specially suited for their upcoming mission. The three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut…
Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead
Fragments of the skull (left) and shoulder blades (right) of a woman buried at Loch Borralie, UK Rebecca Ellis-Haken A woman interred in Scotland 2000 years ago has peculiar scrape marks inside her skull, which suggest that removing the brain after death may have been a funeral tradition in Iron…
Do galaxies have a ‘kill switch’ that makes them stop growing?
Galaxies don’t grow forever. At some point, even the most prolific star-forming galaxies start to slow down, then stall, then settle into a long quiet retirement. Astronomers have known about this transition for a long time, but we haven’t had a clean physical explanation for why it happens, and why…