NASA's space telescopes face critical challenges while synthetic biology breakthroughs advance, as Vera Rubin Observatory begins cosmic survey and Swift satellite needs urgent rescue mission.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun the widest and deepest survey yet of the southern sky, representing a major advancement in astronomical observation capabilities and expected to transform our understanding of the cosmos.

NASA's Swift Observatory, which studies powerful cosmic explosions, faces imminent destruction and will burn up in Earth's atmosphere within months without an urgent rescue mission to boost its orbit.

NASA is considering sending a spare Mars rover test version to the Moon as part of plans to establish a lunar base, alongside a soccer ball, expanding robotic exploration beyond Earth orbit.

Scientists have created synthetic cells called 'SpudCells' using lab-made DNA that can grow, feed, divide and compete, marking a significant step toward artificial organisms for producing drugs, food and fuel.

Artificial cells have demonstrated the ability to manage several rounds of cell division, advancing synthetic biology research and raising fundamental questions about the definition of life itself.

A new study provides evidence that turtles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds, solving a long-standing puzzle about the evolutionary origin of these shelled reptiles.

Researchers have discovered a newly identified 'ballista' spider that uses a springy snare mechanism named after an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon to catch prey with remarkable efficiency.

NASA is developing ambitious plans for rocket readiness to support future space missions, with industry experts discussing timelines for getting critical launch systems operational.

Scientists working in Antarctica have identified bacterial toxins from sea squirts that could provide a breakthrough treatment for melanoma, supported by underwater expedition findings from Florida-based researchers.