Astronomers identified the clearest evidence yet of a massive star fading and collapsing directly into a black hole without a supernova, offering new insight into stellar deaths.
High-altitude balloon missions are advancing exoplanet research by capturing clearer atmospheric data from the stratosphere, offering a cost-effective bridge between ground and space telescopes.
New research suggests the early Moon had a powerful magnetic field comparable to Earth’s, revealing a dynamic past beneath today’s quiet lunar surface.
Six powerful solar flares erupted from the Sun over 96 hours, captured in ultraviolet and X-ray by NASA observatories, highlighting ongoing intense solar activity beyond its peak.
Four astronauts safely dock with the International Space Station following the prior crew’s early departure, continuing NASA’s Crew-12 mission and ongoing research in orbit.
Four astronauts on NASA’s Crew-12 mission have docked with the International Space Station, beginning months of research and continuing the steady cadence of commercial crew flights.
SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts are set to dock with the International Space Station, marking the next phase of their mission and continuing ongoing scientific research in orbit.
A crew led by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has docked with the International Space Station, continuing scientific research and international collaboration in orbit.
A rare fossil from China preserves dinosaur skin impressions, revealing spiky textures that reshape how scientists understand dinosaur protection, adaptation, and daily life.
Scientists detected the most powerful gravitational wave ever recorded, reinforcing Einstein’s theory of general relativity and offering new insight into massive black hole mergers.
NASA engineers are reviewing confidence test results as the agency considers a March launch window for Artemis II, a crewed lunar flyby mission featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
New footage shows the precise moment a SpaceX crew spacecraft docked with the International Space Station, marking a seamless arrival and continuation of orbital research.
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, continuing NASA’s commercial crew missions and expanding ongoing research in orbit.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot and her crew have arrived at the International Space Station, marking a new milestone for France and continued global cooperation in orbit.
Astronomers have identified an Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone, where liquid water may exist. The finding expands scientific understanding without confirming life.
NASA’s Crew-12 successfully docked with the International Space Station, adding four astronauts to the orbiting lab for months of scientific research and maintenance work.
On February 17, 2026, a rare annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse will occur, visible fully only from remote Antarctica, with partial views across southern Africa and South America.
Superhydrophobic metal tubes developed by researchers could remain afloat even when damaged and be linked into platforms to harvest ocean wave energy, offering resilient renewable power possibilities.
Space weather forecasts suggest that geomagnetic activity could make the northern lights visible across up to 15 U.S. states Sunday night, offering a rare celestial show.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected the most complex organic molecules yet on Mars — long carbon chains in ancient rock — deepening insight into Martian chemistry and possible past habitability.
Deep observations from Webb and Chandra have revealed a massive early-universe object that formed faster than theories predict, challenging models of black hole and galaxy growth.
Green Comet C/2024 E1 has briefly brightened as it passed near Mars, and astronomers say its altered orbit means it is likely leaving the solar system forever.
Scientists have identified a fish species with a uniquely structured visual system, enabling it to detect light patterns and possibly polarization in ways unseen in other animals.
NASA launched twin sounding rockets from Alaska to investigate “black auroras,” dark patches within auroral displays that may reveal new details about charged particle behavior in Earth’s atmosphere.