--- description: Kluger is an editor at large at TIME. He covers space, climate, and science. He is the author of 12 books, including Apollo 13, which served as the basis for the 1995 film, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for TIME's series A Year in Space. title: TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production ---  # Jeffrey Kluger  ## Jeffrey Kluger Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Kluger is an editor at large at TIME. He covers space, climate, and science. He is the author of 12 books, including [_Apollo 13_](https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-13-Jim-Lovell/dp/0618619585/ref=sr%5F1%5F3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1547242208&sr=1-3&keywords=apollo+13), which served as the basis for the 1995 film, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for TIME's series [A Year in Space.](https://time.com/studios/project/a-year-in-space)  ## Jeffrey Kluger Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close *  Jul 22, 2026 ### [Astronomers Discover the First Known Moon Outside our Solar System](https://time.com/article/2026/07/22/astronomers-discover-exomoon/) A distant 'exomoon' the size of Jupiter is changing how we think about the cosmos. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jul 16, 2026 ### [Scientists Discover a Planet With Earth-like Conditions](https://time.com/article/2026/07/16/earthlike-planet-atmosphere-science-discovery/) The discovery boosts the chances of finding extraterrestrial life. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jul 14, 2026 ### [A New Space Mirror Will Test Turning Night Into Day](https://time.com/article/2026/07/14/reflect-orbital-space-mirror-what-to-know/) What to know about the controversial project. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jul 9, 2026 ### [Climate Change Could Shrink the Brain of One of the Ocean's Most Intelligent Creatures](https://time.com/article/2026/07/09/climate-change-shrink-squid-brain-study/) Rising carbon dioxide levels could make squid brains nearly 50% smaller. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jul 2, 2026 ### [Why NASA Is Launching a Mission to Save a Quarter-Billion Dollar Space Telescope](https://time.com/article/2026/07/02/nasa-swift-telescope-mission-what-to-know/) The Swift observatory has been in orbit for 22 years but it's on track to fall from the skies. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jun 29, 2026 ### [There May Be Three Times as Many Insect Species Than We Knew](https://time.com/article/2026/06/29/more-insect-species-than-once-thought-study/) A study in Costa Rica has big implications for extinction and conservation. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jun 25, 2026 ### [The Plan To Save the DNA of Everything on the Endangered Species List](https://time.com/article/2026/06/25/colossal-biosciences-fish-wildlife-services-endangered-species/) Colossal Biosciences is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to launch a biobank to save ... [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jun 18, 2026 ### [A Millennium of Pressure Has Been Building Under California Fault Lines](https://time.com/article/2026/06/18/southern-california-earthquake-risk-study/) What does that mean for earthquake risk? [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Jun 12, 2026 ### [What's at Stake for Elon Musk and SpaceX After Blockbuster IPO](https://time.com/article/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-elon-musk-trillionaire-whats-at-stake/) The pressure is on the company—and newly minted trillionaire Elon Musk—to deliver. [BUSINESS](/section/business/) *  Jun 2, 2026 ### [The Search for Extraterrestrial Life May Be Flawed](https://time.com/article/2026/06/01/scientists-overlooking-signs-of-extraterrestrial-life-study/) Could scientists be overlooking life in space? [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  May 29, 2026 ### [Blue Origin Explosion Will Set Back NASA's Moon Mission](https://time.com/article/2026/05/29/blue-origin-rocket-explosion-nasa-moon/) The fiery loss of a New Glenn rocket means unknown delays for Artemis. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  May 28, 2026 ### [How Mosquitoes Can Learn to Love Insect Repellant](https://time.com/article/2026/05/28/deet-mosquito-repellant-study/) The chemical DEET works—but only until it doesn't. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  May 25, 2026 ### [New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered](https://time.com/article/2026/05/24/new-species-blue-octopus/) A rare find in the Galápagos has marine biologists excited. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  May 19, 2026 ### [Chickens Hatch From World's First Artificial Eggs](https://time.com/article/2026/05/19/colossal-biosciences-artifical-eggs/) The breakthrough could help bring giant birds back from extinction. [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  May 15, 2026 ### [Shutting Down USAID Led to a Rise in Global Violence, Study Says](https://time.com/article/2026/05/15/usaid-shutdown-rise-global-violence/) Violent conflict is on the rise in the regions that once received aid. 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