Science

India suspends moon mission launch

A "technical snag" led mission control to abort the launch at the southern spaceport of Sriharikota. India wants to become the fourth country to successfully complete a controlled landing on the moon.  

When America landed, the whole world did

It was an American mission to land on the moon. But it would have been impossible without the rest of the world.  

From Apollo 11 to the new space race

Space exploration was about politics and power. Then, science. It's now also about money. And a growing list of players.  

Satellite navigation

Galileo out of action

The European satellite navigation system Galileo has partially failed. The operating company GSA already reported the first failure on July 11. The emergency SAR function, however, is still in operation.  

Blue light triggers sweet tooth in rodents, study shows

Are you staring at your smartphone or computer screen for too long? Think twice about it! The blue light can trigger a craving for the sweet stuff — at least in rats.  

Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2

Second Touchdown on asteroid Ryugu

Hayabusa 2 has landed on the asteroid and is collecting rocks and dust to take back home to Earth. Landing on a moving object in outer space is not an easy feat. Researchers are celebrating the achievement.  

Arianespace

Vega rocket fails for the first time

A rocket carrying an observation satellite into space developed an "anomaly" and failed minutes after takeoff from South America. The European launch company Arianespace apologized for losing the payload.  

Health

What causes uncontrollable cramps or shaking?

There are many reasons a person may suffer bouts of shaking or cramps, though hydration and rest can often alleviate the affliction. Uncontrollable shaking is not necessarily a sign of serious illness, but it can be.