Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks Stargazers oppose the fast-growing constellations of low-orbiting satellites, arguing they spoil observations. Others fear more satellite collisions. The Associated Press
DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets Two DOGE employees have access to a network used to transmit classified nuclear weapons data and a separate network used by the Department of Defense, sources tell NPR. Geoff Brumfiel
As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds. Brett Kelman
Beloved WSU bread-baking lab in Burlington threatened by Trump cuts Food research at Washington State University is being hit by federal funding cuts. That includes the WSU Breadlab in Burlington, which studies, grows, and bakes new kinds of whole grains. Casey Martin
New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had detected biosignature gases on planet K2-18b. A new analysis of the same data casts doubt on the earlier findings Nell Greenfieldboyce
The U.S. takes a step toward allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem. Julia Simon
A moose trek across Sweden pulls in millions of viewers looking for 'Slow TV' Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year. Ayana Archie
A New Hue of Green? Scientists in California say they've found one Scientists have discovered a new color... but you can only see it through a laser. How did scientists make the discovery and what could it mean for how we see color? John Ketchum Play AudioListen 2 mins
After nearly 50 years cooped up inside, Rockalina the turtle finds the great outdoors Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival. Alina Hartounian
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky The pre-dawn sky will feature a glowing crescent moon, joined by planets Mercury, Venus and Saturn. Alana Wise
