Technology Week: Launching into the Future with Advanced Technologies
NOAA will host Technology Week (August 17–21, 2026) to showcase advanced tools used to monitor marine ecosystems, track endangered species, and improve fisheries management.
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Ancient Milky Way Merger
NASA announced evidence of an ancient merger between the Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy called LKH, dating back 12 billion years, extending the galaxy’s known history by 1.8 billion years.
Babcock advances Anglo-Danish naval cooperation with new agreements
Babcock International has signed three new agreements with Danish firms to advance hybrid naval capabilities and autonomous systems integration, aligning with the UK Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy strategy and strengthening...
Amendment to the CERN Pension Fund Rules: Surviving spouse pension reduction for significant age differences – Home
CERN’s Pension Fund Rules will reduce surviving spouse pensions for members with significant age differences in marriages or fund memberships starting 1 January 2027, with no changes for existing cases.
A welcoming front door for the CERN community – Home
CERN’s Community Support Centre marked its second anniversary on 1 August 2026, having welcomed 6900 newcomers in June alone while expanding its role in safety culture and leadership.
Career Spotlight: Mechanic (Ages 14-18)
NASA highlights mechanic careers for ages 14-18, detailing roles in aerospace, heavy equipment, and automotive fields, along with training pathways and required skills.
Firefly Aerospace Onboards Zeno Power on Blue Ghost Mission to Demonstrate Radioisotope Technologies to Survive the Lunar Night
Firefly Aerospace will carry Zeno Power’s radioisotope heater unit on a 2028 lunar mission to demonstrate survival through the 14-day lunar night, supporting NASA’s Moon Base plans and future infrastructure.
From Around the Moon to Canoga Park: Artemis II Crew Visits L3Harris Following Historic Mission
The Artemis II crew and NASA leaders visited L3Harris in Canoga Park to recognize the company’s role in the mission, including RS-25 engines that powered the SLS rocket.
n_TOF experiment sheds light on ancient stardust – Home
Researchers at CERN’s n_TOF facility have measured neutron capture in niobium-94 for the first time, resolving a discrepancy in models of ancient stardust composition.
Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers
NASA Johnson Space Center photographers document human spaceflight milestones, preserving mission history through images that capture teams and technology shaping exploration's future.
APOD: 2026 August 19
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2026, features a video taken in Spain during the Perseids meteor shower, showing an object crossing a partially eclipsed Sun. The image’s origin and the object’s...
Peru Selects L3Harris Electronic Warfare System for F-16 Fleet
Peru has selected L3Harris Technologies to supply its Viper Shield electronic warfare system for the country’s F-16 Block 70 fleet, enhancing the aircraft’s defensive and offensive capabilities against radar and missile...
NASA's LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has imaged a new crater on the Moon created by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impact on August 5, 2025, during the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission.
L3Harris Demonstrates Multi-Domain Supremacy at Annual Project Convergence Exercise
L3Harris demonstrated interoperable, multi-domain defense technologies at the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence-Capstone 6, linking sensors and effectors for rapid threat response.
NASA Student Aviation Challenge Focuses on Nation’s Infrastructure
NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites college teams to design aircraft that could inspect bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure by 2035, aiming to enhance safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
NASA's B777 Gets New Coat of Paint
NASA unveiled a newly painted Boeing 777 intended to replace the retired DC-8 as a flying laboratory for Earth science missions starting in 2027 from Langley Research Center.
Building the Computational Mind for the “Swiss Army Knife” of Microscopes
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers unveiled MOSAIC, a reconfigurable microscope integrating over ten imaging techniques with adaptive optics to track biological processes across scales in real time.
How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode — Spotify
Spotify’s Running Mode, available to Premium subscribers on Android in select markets, offers customizable running playlists with presets, genre filters, and tempo alignment to match individual workout needs and...
NASA Glenn’s Legacy Forged Through Decades of Flight Research
NASA Glenn Research Center has conducted flight research since the 1940s, linking lab theories to real-world aircraft performance. Its work spans icing studies, propulsion tests, and space technology validation, shaping...
General Logistics Vehicle gets a Scottish glow up for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Babcock International unveiled a tartan-wrapped General Logistics Vehicle to mark its sponsorship of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, showcasing the proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4975-4981: Happy 14th Landing Anniversary
NASA’s Curiosity rover marked its 14th Earth-year anniversary on Mars with routine science operations, including arm deployment and rock analysis at a layered outcrop near the landing site.
Firefly Aerospace Onboarded to NASA Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract
NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract to compete for payload processing services at Vandenberg Space Force Base, enabling faster mission preparations for government and commercial launches.
NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
NASA selected four companies to provide payload processing services under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract, expanding commercial capabilities for prelaunch spacecraft and rocket hardware preparation.
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
NASA’s MAIA project has documented high black carbon and PM2.5 pollution levels in Addis Ababa, providing a baseline for Ethiopia’s air-quality policies and global urban health research.
Colorful Collage of Tarantula Nebula
NASA released a composite image of the Tarantula Nebula on August 11, 2026, combining data from Chandra, Webb, and Hubble telescopes to study its energy loss mechanisms.
Huntington’s Disease Discovery Opens Door to a New Class of Treatments
Berkeley Lab researchers identified excessive DNA damage as a key driver of Huntington’s disease and showed an antioxidant can reverse neuron damage in mice, opening a new treatment pathway.
NASA Challenge Tests Wheel Designs for Moon Base Mobility
NASA’s Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge selected five finalist teams to test lunar rover wheel prototypes at Johnson Space Center, aiming to improve mobility for future Moon base operations.
Hubble Solves Merger Mystery From Milky Way’s Early Years
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered definitive evidence of an ancient merger between the young Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy named LKH, extending the galaxy’s known history by 1.8 billion years.
Spotify Gets More Personal With Playlist Notes — Spotify
Spotify introduces Playlist Notes, allowing editors and users to add contextual explanations to tracks in playlists, enhancing personalization and storytelling within the platform.
L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer
L3Harris Technologies named Sam Mehta as President and CEO, replacing Christopher Kubasik, who stepped down amid a conduct investigation. Lewis Hay III became Independent Chairman of the Board. Mehta, previously head of...