NASA's deep space observatory damaged by Spanish wildfires while experts warn of space datacenter environmental risks and climate predictions show 2026 El Niño could be record-breaking.

One of NASA's most important Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid was impacted by Spanish wildfires, though the agency has been unable to assess the full damage as the wildfire emergency continues to grip the region.

Space datacenters proposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos's Amazon have been labeled 'catastrophic' for the planet by experts, prompting a new US petition demanding review of the plans amid environmental destruction concerns.

The 2026 El Niño phenomenon is on track to be the strongest on record, potentially causing a massive global temperature spike and economic losses estimated at $10 trillion by 2032.

Galápagos Islands' animals are helping scientists understand how marine ecosystems will adapt to climate change and extreme weather, with the archipelago serving as a natural laboratory for predicting broader environmental impacts.

European Union has granted a US request to restrict satellite images of the Iran War region, raising questions about space-based surveillance limitations during ongoing geopolitical tensions.

A newly discovered advanced robotic servicing satellite represents the world's most sophisticated orbital maintenance technology, with capabilities for in-space repairs and missions.

Four young mathematicians have received prestigious Fields Medals, awarded only once every four years to mathematicians under 40, recognizing breakthrough mathematical contributions.

Charles Ross's 'Star Axis,' a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico built over 50 years, is now complete as a major land art and astronomical project, presenting challenges for sharing the masterwork with a modern audience.

Scientists have used AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer, demonstrating artificial intelligence's role in advancing biotechnology and reducing risks in genetic research.