The European Space Agency (ESA) revealed on September 19, 2026, that a special Pikachu plush had spent 67 days on the International Space Station (ISS). The "astronaut" went to the ISS on a Cygnus cargo spacecraft on April 11. It returned to Earth on June 17 aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. During its time in orbit, Pikachu completed about 1,040 trips around Earth.
Read news articleNASA has unveiled a $20 billion initiative to build a permanent base on the Moon. Called "Ignition," it aims to test whether humans can sustainably live beyond Earth. The plan, announced on March 24, 2026, marks a major shift from short lunar visits to a long-term human presence on the Moon.
Read news articleIt was a typical Tuesday at NOAA’s Panama City Laboratory in Florida. Biologists were analyzing shark data and studying fish populations when they heard a strange tapping sound. Looking outside, they were surprised to find a wild brown pelican repeatedly pecking at the glass door with its beak.
Read news articleFrom August 22 to 26, 2026, more than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries gathered in Beijing, China, for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. Over five action-packed days, these metallic athletes competed in 51 events. This was a big increase from the 2025 games. That year, about 500 robots competed in just 26 events.
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