New Effort to Harvest Energy in Space Funded by U.S. Office of Naval Research has Scientists Seeking Patent
A potentially breakthrough approach to harvesting energy in space has the scientists behind its discovery so excited they filed a patent.
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Proof of Life on Mars? NASA Plans to Return Tantalizing Rover Samples to Earth by 2035
NASA says it has a dual approach plan to bring home potential proof of life on Mars by 2035 after updating its Mars Sample Return Mission.
Toyota is Getting into the Rocket Game With Investments in Japanese Space Startup
Toyota Motor Corporation, a name that has long been synonymous with cars, has announced new plans that could soon also make the company a recognized name in the growing commercial space industry.
Supercomputer Simulations of Plasma Beams in Electric Propulsion Engines Aims to Revolutionize Space Travel
Researchers used supercomputer simulations to unlock the secrets of electrons in plasma beams ejected by electric propulsion engines.
1,100 Pound Space Object Falls from the Sky in Kenya, Fueling Misinformation
A mysterious space object that crashed into a remote area of Kenya has led to widespread speculation online.
James Webb Space Telescope Spies Stars in “Dragon Arc” 6.5 Billon Light Years from Earth
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have imaged individual stars in the Dragon Arc galaxy thanks to gravitational lensing.
NASA’s “LEXI” X-ray Vision Imager is Scheduled to Launch to the Moon This Month
NASA is planning to launch it LEXI X-ray imager, which is part of the ARTEMIS effort to return humans to the Moon, later this month.
NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Set to Reveal Clues to the Mysteries of Saturn’s Moon Titan
What will NASA's forthcoming Dragonfly mission reveal about the prebiotic chemistry of Saturn's moon Titan?
Turbulent Origins of Twinkling Fast Radio Burst Revealed by MIT Scientists
The origin of a sparkling Fast Radio Burst (FRB) has been discovered in a galaxy 200 million light years away through the work of MIT astronomers.
The Force is Strong in This One: Engineers Discover All-Optical Nanoscale Force Detector
Engineers have discovered an all-optical nanoscale force detector that is up to 100 times more sensitive than existing nanoparticle sensors.
Artifacts on Mars Could Help Track Humanity’s Expansion into Space Similar to Earthly Archaeology, Researchers Say
Scientists say artifacts on Mars left behind by humanity should be tracked and preserved for future study just like heritage sites on Earth.
NASA’s Parker Space Probe Succeeds in Making Closest-Ever Approach To The Sun
After receiving healthy signals from the Parker Space Probe, NASA can breathe a sigh of relief following the craft's record-breaking approach to the Sun.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Exoplanet Trappist-1 B Could Have An Atmosphere, Challenging Past Conclusions
Potentially Habitable
Potentially Habitable
The Earth-like exoplanet Trappist-1 b may have an atmosphere after all, potentially overturning earlier findings.
DARPA-funded Research May Help Future Space Explorers Eat Food Made From Asteroids
Western University researchers show how future astronauts and space colonists could survive on food made from asteroids.
Astronomers Uncover Explosive Mystery as Enormous Gamma-Ray Flare Erupts from M87’s Black Hole
A black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy has erupted in an enormous gamma-ray flare that is defying astronomer's expectations.
Scientists Say Our Sun Could Release a Deadly ‘Superflare’ At Any Moment
Scientists warn that our sun eject a massive, potentially deadly burst of solar radiation called a "superflare" any day now.
“Firefly Sparkle”: James Webb Telescope Discovers a New Early Galaxy Similar to the Milky Way
A newly discovered galaxy, nicknamed "Firefly Sparkle," offers an unprecedented early glimpse at a galaxy formation similar to the Milky Way.
Evidence of Ancient Hot Water on Mars Points to the Red Planet’s Potentially Habitable History
Traces of ancient hot water on the Red Planet hint that Mars may have had a habitable past, new research reveals.
Is the Universe Designed for Us? Scientists Devise Way to Test the “Anthropic Principle”
Scientists have devised a new method of testing the "Anthropic Principle," the controversial idea that the universe could be designed with our existence in mind.
NASA Tackles Heat Shield Challenges as Artemis Moon Missions Aim to Outpace China
On Thursday, NASA provided updates on its Artemis lunar exploration campaign, moving to win the new space race with China.
Ultra-Powerful New WEAVE Telescope Undergoing ‘First-Light’ Spots High-Speed Cosmic Collision
Europe's ultra-powerful WEAVE telescope witnessed a two million miles per hour galactic collision while undergoing its inaugural first-light.
Astronomers Say They Are Close to Solving a Decades-Old ‘Intergalactic Mystery’
An international team of researchers has proposed an explosive solution to the decades-old intergalactic mystery of giant galaxy formation.
Voyager 1 is Back Online Again, but NASA’s Iconic Probe is Losing Something it Crucially Needs to Remain Operational
NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is back online after a pause in communication, but the iconic spacecraft is losing something crucial to its operations.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Previously Hidden Planet in Star’s Habitable Zone
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope report the discovery of a planet orbiting within the habitable zone of Kepler-51.
Human Hibernation May Be the Key to Future Space Travel. This Unlikely Source is Offering Clues to How it Might Be Achieved.
Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by studying bat blood.
Strange Supernova Spotted by Astronomers Unveils the Pre-Metallic History of the Cosmos
International astronomers have observed an unusual supernova that is poor in metals, providing vital clues about the early galaxy.
Scientists Studying Near Earth Objects Release Stunning New Images from NASA’s NEOWISE Mission
NASA scientists studying Near-Earth Objects with NEOWISE release a treasure trove of never-before-seen images of the cosmos.
Scientists Discovered Hayabusa 2 Asteroid Sample Was Teeming With Microbes, But Where Did They Come From?
Imperial College London scientists say microbes on asteroid samples from Japan's Hayabusa 2 mission have down to Earth origins.
Astronauts on the International Space Station Continue a Long Tradition of Celebrating Thanksgiving in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are carrying on a long-held tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving from orbit.
Look at What the ESA’s Solar Orbiter Just Spotted in These Remarkable Images of the Sun’s Surface
Remarkable phenomena have been revealed in the most detailed imagery of the Sun to date, made possible by the ESA's Solar Orbiter mission.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
A Supernova Secret: Researchers Say Dying Stars Could Finally Solve the Mysteries of Dark Matter
A new study suggests that the next nearby supernova could provide a window into the elusive nature of dark matter.
Stellar Snapshot! Astrophysicist Captures First-Ever Close-Up Image of a Star in Another Galaxy
An astrophysicist and his team have made history by capturing the first-ever close-up image of a star in another galaxy.
Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein
DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.
Astrophysicist Believes He’s Solved ‘Baffling’ Zebra Patterned Signal Coming From the Crab Nebula
A theoretical astrophysicist believes he had solved the baffling mystery of the zebra patterned signal coming from the Crab Nebula.
Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’
New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.
New Clues from Voyager 2 Reveal Uranus May Be More Mysterious Than Originally Thought
Reexamination of data collected nearly 40 years ago by Voyager 2 has revealed that what's been believed about Uranus could be wrong.
NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth
NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.
Chinese Rover Zhurong Uncovers New Compelling Evidence About Mars’s Ancient Past
New evidence collected by China's Zhurong rover makes a compelling case for the existence of ancient oceans on Mars.
Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch
The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.
Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts May Be Coming From These Massive Cosmic Structures, New Research Reveals
Cal Tech astronomers have found a link between mysterious radio signals called FRBs and magnetars within massive star-forming galaxies.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Cosmic Structure Eerily Similar to a Scene From Sagan’s ‘Contact’
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a massive disk surrounding the star Vega in unprecedented new detail.
NASA’s Voyager 1 Successfully Revives Antique Transmitter Last Used in 1981 to Prolong its Historic Mission
NASA's Voyager 1 is reviving technology abandoned four decades ago to help keep its groundbreaking space exploration mission alive.
In the Search for Dark Matter, Scientists Have a Rock-Solid New Strategy
Scientists are planning to look within billion-year-old rock formations in the search for mysterious dark matter.
Saturn’s Frozen Moon Titan Could Be Home to Life, New Study of Methane-rich Ice Suggests
New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan could possess a crust of methane ice that helps warm its interior, promoting the possibility of alien life.
Swedish Researchers Unveil Game-Changing Optical Communication Tech for Space
Swedish scientists report a new breakthrough in technology that could transform optical communication in deep space, according to recently published research.
Black Holes and Dark Energy May be Connected, as Potential Link Emerges Between Two Cosmic Mysteries
New research proposes a profound connection between two of the universe’s greatest mysteries: black holes and dark energy.
Astronomers Tracking Ultrahigh-Energy Gamma Rays Reveal the Origins of a Violent Galactic Mystery
An international team of researchers has traced the source of mysterious ultrahigh-energy gamma rays to the heart of the Milky Way.