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Challenger returned back home on February 11, following a successful mission that lasted for nearly eight days. Interestingly, it marked the first landing of a Shuttle at its launch site, in this case Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Trippy NASA Visualization Takes You on a Journey Through the Iconic Pillars of Creation

The 3D visualization is the most detailed multi-wavelength video of the massive celestial structure.

Space & Spaceflight Passant Rabie Jun 26

Scientists Propose New Way to Find Aliens: Detect Their Failing Warp Drives

If an extraterrestrial warp drive collapses, we might be able to sense the resulting gravitational waves from Earth.

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Jun 22

How to Avoid ‘Fauxzempic,’ According to WHO Experts

The UN agency has received reports of medication falsified to look like the diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic in at least 3 countries, including the U.S.

Health Ed Cara Jun 21

Pharma Exec Will Testify About Ozempic’s Absurd Price Tag After Pressure From Bernie Sanders

Americans pay $969 a month for Ozempic, while Canadians pay just $155.

Health Matt Novak Jun 15

Cloudy for the Eclipse? Here’s What You Can Still See

Bad weather threatens to spoil the upcoming eclipse, but that doesn’t mean you can't experience some of the spectacle.

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Apr 5

Crappy Weather Threatens to Ruin the Eclipse Across Much of North America

Many regions face challenging viewing conditions for the eclipse, with only a few areas offering clear skies under generally unfavorable weather.