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In a move that removes the primary governance structure of the agency, the administration has executed significant operational reductions and shifted funding priorities toward biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
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NASA has awarded Blue Origin a firm-fixed-price contract worth up to $700 million to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network. The project requires the creation of a high-performance orbiter by 31 December 2028 to provide high-bandwidth communications, navigation, and data transmission for spacecraft operating on and around Mars. This initiative supports NASA’s Artemis program and its long-term objective of sending astronauts to the Red Planet. Blue Origin previously secured a contract to build lunar landers for NASA earlier this year, although the company’s New Glenn rocket program faced a launchpad explosion in May, with conflicting timelines regarding repairs.
Reporting trail: Engadget | https://www.engadget.com/2249162/blue-origin-wins-nasa-contract-for-telecommunications-on-mars | published 2026-09-01T23:00:16.000Z | primary source · Engadget | Primary source for the core event details, contract value, and timeline. · NASA News Releases | Confirms the award of a firm-fixed-price contract for high-bandwidth communications. · NASA News Releases | https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-blue-origin-as-mars-telecommunications-network-provider | published 2026-09-01T21:08:37.000Z | primary source
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse traversed the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, and northern Spain. A photograph capturing the diamond ring effect and emerging solar corona at Rype Fjord, Greenland, was taken by Aditya Madhavan at 17:33:26 UTC. NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) service published this image on 14 August 2026. The APOD service is a daily feature provided by NASA, resulting from a collaboration between the Astrophysics Science Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Science Activation, and Michigan Technological University. A separate APOD feature on 13 August 2026 highlighted images of the same eclipse taken over Spain by Ruiyu Zhang.
Reporting trail: NASA News Releases | https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-14-total-solar-eclipse-from-greenland | published 2026-08-14T04:05:00.000Z | primary source · NASA News Releases | https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-august-13-total-solar-eclipse-over-spain | published 2026-08-13T04:05:00.000Z | primary source
The Economist has published an article titled "Why science still needs animal testing" in its latest issue, addressing the ongoing necessity of animal testing in scientific research. The piece was distributed to subscribers as a handpicked audio reading. While the publication frequently releases such audio content, the specific date of this article is not explicitly stated in the provided text, though source references indicate a publication date of 12 August 2026.
Reporting trail: The Economist | https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/08/12/why-science-still-needs-animal-testing | published 2026-08-12T08:48:00.000Z | primary source · The Economist | Primary source for the article title, topic, and distribution method. · The Economist | https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/08/11/how-to-end-sudans-forgotten-war | published 2026-08-11T08:48:14.000Z | primary source · The Economist | Provides the primary source for the publication date, title, and distribution method of the article on Sudan.
On 10 August 2026, NASA released high-resolution images of NGC 2392, colloquially known as the Lion Nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Processed by Alyssa Pagan of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the imagery utilises data from the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to reveal the detailed structure of the planetary nebula. The observations highlight dust clumps and ionised gas surrounding the remains of a dying star, features that were not visible in previous Hubble Space Telescope images from 2000. The release underscores the telescope’s capability to provide clearer views of stellar evolution compared to earlier instruments.
Reporting trail: NASA News Releases | https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/lion-nebula-roars-in-webbs-sights | published 2026-08-11T17:02:49.000Z | primary source · NASA News Releases | https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/lion-nebula-roars-to-life-with-nasas-webb | published 2026-08-10T14:00:00.000Z | primary source
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NASA News Releases | https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-8-hubble-decagon-around-saturns-south-pole | published 2026-09-08T04:05:00.000Z | primary source | NASA News Releases/APOD, 8 September 2026 | Primary source for the Hubble observation, proposed expla
What is the value of the contract awarded to Blue Origin? The contract is worth up to $700 million. What is the deadline for the Mars orbiter? The orbiter must be completed by 31 December 2028. What services will the Mars Telecommunications Network provide? It will transmit scien
NASA has awarded Blue Origin a firm-fixed-price contract worth up to $700 million to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network. The project requires the creation of a high-performance orbiter by 31 December 2028 to provide high-bandwidth communications, navigation, and data tra
The Verge | https://www.theverge.com/science/982661/nasa-katalyst-swift-rescue-mission-failure-update | published 2026-08-20T13:04:37.000Z | primary source | NASA News Releases | https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-updates-next-steps-for-commercial-swift-boost-mission | publis
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White House science adviser Michael Kratsios promotes a Silicon Valley-style approach to federal grants, drawing sharp criticism from the scientific community over the dismantling of traditional basic research.
All 22 members of the board were terminated via brief emails; Democratic lawmakers warn of a shift toward partisan oversight of US science funding
A new policy paper from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy proposes sweeping reforms to US research, yet its rhetoric stands in stark contrast to the Trump administration’s ongoing grant terminations and budget reductions.
The space agency’s detailed schedule for the ALA Annual Conference highlights interactive sessions on heliophysics, Earth science exhibits, and citizen science projects from June 25 to 29.
The NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Community of Practice for Education partnered with ASU’s FORCE laboratory to train seven undergraduates in translating complex research for non-expert audiences.
Despite over 54,000 negative public comments and constitutional challenges from 24 governors, the OMB has not withdrawn a proposal that allows grant termination based on political associations.
Led by NASA heliophysicist Nicholeen Viall, the weekend-long program allowed participants to study the Sun and space weather, with older scouts taking on mentoring roles.
Four researchers and project managers at the NASA Ames Science Directorate have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the agency's mission, ranging from enhancing optical constants databases to simplifying task management for key contracts.
Lindsey Jacobson is developing analysis tools at NASA’s Langley Research Centre to help the agency anticipate disruptions in its Earth-observing satellite portfolio and maintain continuous data delivery.
The newly formed 2026–2030 Landsat Science Team has outlined technical priorities for surface reflectance, thermal imaging, and aquatic monitoring, while the Landsat 10 spacecraft procurement process remains open for industry review.
A collaborative initiative brings authentic NASA data collection and citizen science protocols into regional classrooms, with CTE students assisting in equipment construction.
NASA Citizen Science reports that hundreds of volunteers have contributed to the scientific literature, with their work now documented in peer-reviewed journals alongside professional researchers.
While the use of artificial intelligence in film production remains permitted, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued the first explicit regulations excluding AI-created actors and writers from qualifying for Oscars.
Analysts see multi-blockbuster opportunities for Roivant Sciences, though they highlight potential risks regarding clinical outcomes and commercial execution.
CEO Demis Hassabis unveils Gemini for Science package and reallocation of key personnel, reflecting industry trend where general models begin independent scientific contributions.
The deal, confirmed via regulatory filing, brings $100 million in trailing revenue and classified government access, allowing Joby to focus capital on its eVTOL certification.
Presentations scheduled for 10 to 12 August will cover the NISAR mission, mineral resource discovery, and environmental monitoring platforms.
While the report highlights significant advances in modelling and data, it also identifies persistent limitations in historical records and small-scale phenomena, drawing sharp opposition from the fossil fuel industry and Republican lawmakers.
Ars Technica’s latest science roundup for May 2026 covers diverse findings, including a prehistoric copper smelting site, a new tiny blue octopus species, and research into feline sensory preferences.
American institutions are increasing the volume of computer science degrees awarded, even as the market value of these qualifications declines, raising questions for prospective students and investors alike.
Several students were transported to hospital after inhaling black smoke released during a second-year science class at Shirasagi Elementary and Junior High School on Thursday morning.
Shares of the life sciences REIT have fallen 29.5% over the past year, lagging the S&P 500 and broader real estate indices as occupancy drops and funding slows.
The US space agency is exploring partnerships with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Rocket Lab to utilise standardised spacecraft buses, aiming to reduce development costs and allow for more frequent robotic missions to the Moon and Mars.