A revolutionary superconducting thruster has successfully tested in orbit, demonstrating the ability to accelerate satellites using Earth’s magnetic field without consuming fuel.
Scientists have detected propylene cyanide, a complex organic molecule, in the atmospheres of both Pluto and Titan, suggesting widespread prebiotic chemistry in the outer solar system.
Astronomy enthusiasts can observe the Milky Way and bright planets like Jupiter and Saturn this week, offering a spectacular view of the night sky under clear, dark conditions.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has flown closer to the sun than any other object, using a specialized heat shield to protect its instruments from extreme temperatures while traveling at record speeds.
NASA’s administrator states that the US is on track to land astronauts on the moon before China, emphasizing the progress of the Artemis program amidst growing international space competition.
New seismic studies suggest Earth’s inner core has undergone a sudden reversal in rotation, challenging previous models and puzzling geophysicists.
After decades of silence, astronomers have detected radio signals from the rare "Blue Eye Pulsar," a rotating radio transient, offering new insights into neutron star behavior.
On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis will pass Earth closer than many satellites, visible to the naked eye for billions of people in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
New FireSat satellites are being deployed to provide faster, near-real-time detection of wildfires in California and other regions, enabling quicker response and containment.
A rare, long-lasting black hole outburst is allowing scientists to study the early universe in greater detail, offering insights into black hole growth and intergalactic matter.
Bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are known for their gentle behavior and acrobatic jumps, often interacting peacefully with swimmers and boaters in their natural habitat.
NASA deliberately crashed the Cassini probe into Saturn in 2017 to prevent contaminating Enceladus, a moon with a subsurface ocean that may harbor life.
Less than 30% of Earth’s ocean floor has been mapped to modern standards, meaning scientists have higher-resolution data of Mars than of our own planet’s seabed.
China’s Tianwen-2 space probe has successfully reached its target asteroid, preparing to collect samples that will help scientists understand the early solar system.
Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft is pursuing NASA’s Swift Observatory to attach a propulsion module and boost its orbit, preventing its premature reentry.
NASA has selected three private companies to develop lunar landers, aiming to ensure the US returns to the moon before China through a competitive commercial partnership model.
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe has captured a remarkable image of a two-lobed asteroid 62 million miles away, providing insights into contact binary formation and deep-space exploration.
Slow-motion video analysis reveals that bumblebees exhibit behaviors suggesting individual preferences, hinting at a complex inner life and challenging traditional views of insect cognition.
NASA aims to ignite the first controlled fire on the moon to study combustion in low gravity, enhancing safety and resource processing for future lunar missions.
Geologists have formally recognized Zealandia, a mostly submerged landmass in the Southwest Pacific, as Earth’s eighth continent, validating decades of scientific research.
The Euclid space telescope has identified the oldest quasars ever seen, challenging current theories on how supermassive black holes could grow so large so quickly in the early universe.
US drug pricing policy raises concerns in Australia over potential impacts on PBS and global pharmaceutical pricing dynamics.
NOAA confirms El Niño development, raising global concerns over shifting rainfall, temperature extremes, and weather unpredictability across regions.
Scientists believe interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may predate the solar system, offering rare insights into the early universe.