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An asteroid may hold the key to cutting Mars travel times far more than anyone expected

A new study has found that early orbital data from an asteroid reveals a fast, round-trip route to Mars that cuts total mission time to as little as 153 days.

That result turns a discarded early trajectory into a possible shortcut for reaching…

Kids who read print books develop deeper focus and understanding

Researchers have found that children’s selective attention predicts how well they understand texts over time, while some forms of school-related screen reading are linked to weaker comprehension.

The finding reframes concerns about reading…

Hungry calves learn faster and remember more

Young calves do not just react to hunger by wanting food more. A new study suggests hunger can change what matters to them altogether.

When milk is limited, calves become quicker, sharper, and more focused on getting a food reward. At the same…

Pen ink found inside Martian meteorites, exposing a larger issue

Scientists have identified blue pen ink and other earthly residues on meteorites from Mars.

The finding recasts some of the smallest marks on these rocks as a direct threat to how confidently scientists can read the planet’s past.

Pen inks in…

Wildfires were burning Triassic forests over 237 million years ago

Researchers have documented wildfire activity 237 million years ago by identifying charred wood preserved in the fossil record.

The finding places fire at the center of a thriving Triassic ecosystem, showing that ancient forests were already…

Curiosity Mars rover uncovers newly detected organic molecules

The Curiosity rover has uncovered the most diverse array of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including seven that had never been detected before on the red planet.

These…

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

The Curiosity rover has uncovered the most diverse array of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including seven that had never been detected before on the red planet.

These carbon-containing compounds are the same building blocks that enabled…

Comet PanSTARRS approaches Earth on April 26. Here’s how to see it in satellite images this weekend

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) continues to brighten ahead of its closest approach to Earth on April 26, and you can watch it fly between the sun and Earth through the eyes of an orbiting spacecraft this weekend.

Having survived its closest pass to…