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NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforce
NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignment" of its workforce.
What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
Aurora alert! 4 coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct. 15–17, bringing a chance of northern lights across northern North America.
The terrifying Apex Alien in 'Invasion' Season 3 is a lot cuter in real life (video)
An Apex Alien joins Mitsuki atop a hillside in "Invasion"
Autumn 2025 Skywatching sights: 8 targets to see in the night sky
From glowing comets to ancient galaxies, autumn's night sky is filled with celestial treasures.
Upcoming space games: The Outer Worlds 2, Metroid Prime 4, Gears E-Day & more
Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.
On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time!
Strange 'puffy' alien world breaks every rule for how planets should behave
If you think you've met the wildest exoplanet yet, you haven't learned about TOI-4507 b. This strange world breaks almost every known rule for how planets should behave.
