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Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery

May 9, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience

US government declassifies dozens of additional UFO files, including strange military videos

The Department of Defense has declassified another batch of images and recordings related to UFO/UAP sightings, bringing the total to roughly 220 newly released files.

LiveScience

Artemis astronauts may find remnants of a 'decapitated' asteroid's impact on the moon

An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.

Space

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A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days (video)

The rock is nicknamed "Atacama."

Space

Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out

NASA, working with the Space Force, plans to launch a space weather mission later this month to study a strange "ring current" surrounding our planet.

Space

Watch NASA's Curiosity rover 'struggle' to remove a rock that got stuck on its robotic arm for nearly a week

New footage shows NASA's Curiosity rover tilting, rotating and vibrating its robotic arm as mission scientists tried to remove a rock that became stuck on a drill for six days.

LiveScience

Moon joy at Jupiter | Space photo of the day for May 7, 2026

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured a photo of Jupiter's moon Thebe.

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Here's what 6 years of driving on Mars did to the wheels on NASA's Curiosity rover (video)

A new video released by NASA/JPL documents six years of Curiosity rover's wheels while driving on Mars.

Space

Nasa’s new telescope to help defend Earth from ‘city-killer’ asteroids

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The Independent UK

Families of US Scientists Denounce UFO and Nuke Conspiracy Theories, as FBI Deepens Probe on Disappearances

A federal investigation is examining the deaths and disappearances of US scientists amid conspiracy theories involving UFOs and espionage, as families call for factual clarity.

International Business Times UK

Explosion at SpaceX’s Starship launch site, days before critical rocket mission

Upcoming flight test of the world’s biggest rocket is crucial for Nasa’s moon ambitions

The Independent UK

Can houseplants really purify the air in your home? What the science actually says

The question sounds simple. The answer, once you examine the actual measurement science behind it, is more interesting than either “yes” or “no”.

The Conversation

Artemis 2 moon launch brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida's Space Coast

About 346,000 U.S. visitors — roughly the equivalent of the population of Honolulu, Hawaii — came to Florida's Space Coast during the Artemis 2 launch campaign.

Space

Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground

Powerful radar system is providing new data on city’s subsidence, which experts hope will draw more attention to it

The Guardian - UK

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Should Saturn's huge moon Titan be humanity's next destination, after the moon and Mars?

Next month, a first-of-its-kind gathering will blueprint an eventual crewed trek to tantalizing Titan, the largest of Saturn's many moons.

International Business Times UK

Amy Eskridge's Alleged Voice Call Recording Details Kidnapping Attempt in 2021 as Doubts on her Death Deepen

Amy Eskridge, a scientist known for anti-gravity research, was found dead in Alabama. Her death, initially ruled a suicide, is under scrutiny due to alleged threats and a kidnapping attempt.

International Business Times UK

Ex-NASA Scientist Died 'Three Times': 10 Photos of Ingrid Honkala and What She Saw in the 'Afterlife'

Dr Ingrid Honkala, a former NASA scientist, shares her near-death experiences, claiming to have encountered a 'deeper layer of reality' beyond human senses, influencing her views on life and consciousness.

The Independent UK

NASA testing next-gen space telescope that could help astronomers detect city-killing asteroids

Astronomers have found fewer than half of the estimated existing city-killer asteroids

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The Times of India

Mexico City is slowly sinking: NASA radar reveals hidden land collapse driven by groundwater loss and a deepening water crisis

Mexico City has recently received considerable attention due to its worrying behaviour that cannot be explained by usual urban factors. According to recent observations carried out using satellites, some areas of Mexico City have started sinking at an alarming rate. Although there is no catastrophic subsidence process taking place in…

International Business Times UK

Mars Missions Could Now Be Faster As Astronomers Suggest New Shortcut To Make Travel Time 153 Days

New study suggests a shortcut to Mars could reduce round-trip travel time to over five months, using a path inspired by a near-Earth asteroid's orbit

Space

Why does NASA's Curiosity rover have a 'lucky penny' on Mars? | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2026

Providing good luck to the first Martian to find it.

Digital Camera World

Try not to wince at these poor cameras getting torture tested. NASA tests prove several off-the-shelf cameras can probably handle the extremes of space

Newly surfaced NASA tests carried out on both mirrorless and DSLR cameras prior to the Artemis II mission reveal just how robust modern digital cameras are

International Business Times UK

NASA Tracks Mexico City Sinking In Real Time—20 Million Face Growing Risk

NASA's satellite data shows Mexico City is sinking faster than expected, with parts dropping nearly 10 inches annually, posing risks to infrastructure and over 20 million residents.

International Business Times UK

Is Mexico City Sinking? NASA Radar Reveals Land Collapse Fueling Water Crisis and City Panic

NASA's satellite data shows Mexico City sinking at 0.8 inches per month, endangering infrastructure and worsening a water crisis for 22 million residents. Learn more about the causes and implications.

Space

Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year, satellite images show

Mexico City is one of the fastest subsiding cities in the world, dropping by up to 14 inches every year.

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