Chris Mason interview: Let's tweak human DNA for life on other planets

Plywood Satellite Cleared for Space Launch. The WISA Woodsat could reduce space debris by using materials that will burn as they fall back into Earth’s atmosphere. The tiny Finnish cubesat could make history as the world’s first plywood satellite will even have a selfie stick to record the moment.

To Save Hubble Space Telescope, NASA Will Switch to Backup Hardware. The problem stumped engineers for weeks, but they're finally ready to try switching to backup hardware. A NASA scientist says there's no guarantee, but the switch could finally bring Hubble back online.

Magnificent Roman-era building unearthed under Israel's Western Wall