Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, marking a major setback for the company's lunar missions, while NASA advances moon base plans with rover contracts and lunar landing selections.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a catastrophic explosion during a test on a Florida launchpad, destroying the vehicle in a massive fireball. The company reported all personnel were safe and described the incident as an 'anomaly,' but the failure represents a significant setback for Jeff Bezos-owned company's space ambitions.

NASA selected Blue Origin for the first of three uncrewed lunar missions planned for this year as part of a $20 billion moon base construction project, despite the recent rocket explosion raising questions about the company's readiness for these critical missions.

NASA announced contracts for two new rovers to support astronauts at its planned lunar base, advancing the agency's infrastructure development for sustained moon operations and human exploration beyond the Apollo era.

A mathematical model presented by researchers suggests that aiming for 'above average' rather than shooting for the moon may lead to better life outcomes, challenging conventional motivational wisdom about ambitious goal-setting.

Scientists provided a vivid reconstruction of the dinosaur-killer meteorite impact 66 million years ago, describing the bright fireball, crackling noise, and sonic boom that would have accompanied the catastrophic collision that wiped out the dinosaurs.

A fireball from space briefly outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines' most active volcano in a rare astronomical photo-bomb moment captured by observers on Earth.

New York City's Manhattanhenge solar spectacle will occur on Thursday and Friday when the sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan's street grid, drawing crowds to specific locations for the unique astronomical viewing event.

Researchers identified four distinct types of sleep in zebrafish by tracking eye movements, discovering sleep patterns analogous to the complex sleep cycles of humans and other animals, advancing understanding of sleep across species.

Innovative technology systems are being deployed to prevent ship collisions with North Atlantic right whales, with the Trump administration currently evaluating whether these new solutions can replace existing bedrock protections for the endangered species.