Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind. Ayana Archie
An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories. Rebecca Rosman
Former astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died The giant, multi-billion dollar space telescope that NASA is about to launch is sometimes billed as Hubble's successor. Will this new telescope, which sees infrared light, be able to deliver? Russell Lewis
Researchers find a culprit in sea stars' decline A mysterious disease has been ravaging sea stars off the West Coast, leading to loss of entire kelp forests. Now, researchers have finally identified the culprit, opening new strategies for combatting it. Lauren Sommer
Inside NASA's development of nuclear power on the moon According to a recent directive from acting administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030.
Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report Jeff Brady
NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here's what that means NASA is accelerating plans to have a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. Chandelis Duster
Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment. Greg Allen
This week in science: Eagles in Japan, the lives of deep-sea animals and 'SuperAgers' Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about endangered eagles in Japan, the lifestyles of deep-living ocean creatures and the longevity secrets of human 'SuperAgers,' aged 80 and older. Ailsa Chang
When female gorillas move into a new group, they find old friends A long-term study of mountain gorillas finds that when female gorillas move into a new group, they pick one that contains buddies they've lived with before.