Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish.
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Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4
A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats
Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race.
New Data Increases Chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Collision With Earth in 2032. Should We Be Worried?
NASA has just increased the likelihood that the asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the Earth on December 22, 2032, to 3.1%.
Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Opposing Arrows of Time in the Quantum Realm
Physicists at the University of Surrey have uncovered evidence suggesting that, at the quantum level, time does not have a single, forward direction but instead can emerge in two opposing directions.
Plasma Rocket Engine Breakthrough Unveiled as New Russian Prototype Aims for Faster Space Travel
A prototype electric plasma rocket engine capable of significantly increasing thrust and efficiency has been unveiled by Russian scientists.
Are We Alone? Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than We Thought, New Penn State Study Suggests
Is life as rare as we once believed? A new Penn State study suggests that intelligent life is more likely than previously thought.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Stunning Secrets of Disc HH 30, Offering a Rare Glimpse at Planet Formation
Webb Telescope captures stunning new images of HH 30, revealing a dynamic protoplanetary disc where planets form.
DARPA Program Plans to Build Massive Structures in Orbit with Paradigm-Shifting Technology
DARPA is testing new in-space manufacturing techniques that could enable the construction of massive, mass-efficient structures in orbit.
Exploring the Universe’s True Shape: New Study Proposes Challenges to the Cosmological Principle
A new study proposes a way to use weak gravitational lensing data to test the long-held Cosmological Principle of the universe.
The Mystery of Water—and Potentially Life—on Ancient Mars May Have Just Been Solved
Harvard scientists studying the mystery of water and life on ancient Mars believe they may have finally found a solution.
Meteorites Provide Clues to Mystery of Missing Elements on Earth and Mars
New research on meteorites may finally hold the answers to why Earth and Mars suffer from a mysterious absence of specific elements.
Resurrected NASA Spacecraft Makes an Unexpected Discovery in the Aftermath of an Aurora-Inducing Solar Storm
Scientists reveal the discovery of two new temporary radiation belts encircling the Earth created by a massive solar storm in May 2024.
Researchers Pour Cold Water on Attempts to Detect Aqueous Alien Life on Enceladus as New Difficulties Emerge
New research suggests that Enceladus’ subsurface ocean may trap signs of life in deep layers for thousands of years, making it unlikely that NASA’s planned plume samples will provide clear evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
Could Microbial Movement Help Scientists Unlock the Mystery of Life on Mars?
Chemotaxis, a process for chemically inducing movement in an organism, may be a crucial tool in the search for extraterrestrial life, German researchers say.
Could a Bennu-Sized Asteroid Wipe Out Humanity? New Study Reveals Shocking Aftermath of Impact
New research reveals the shocking aftermath following the impact of Bennu-like asteroid on Earth.
NASA Launching ‘Blue Ghost’ Spacecraft to Investigate Mysterious Domes on the Moon
NASA is working with Firefly Aerospace to construct the Blue Ghost 3 mission to investigate mysterious moon domes.
Odd Flickering Observed on the Sun May Offer Early Warning for Dangerous Solar Flares
Researchers have made a potentially crucial breakthrough in solar science that could help predict solar flares with greater precision.
Newly Discovered Exoplanet Tests The Extremes Of Habitability With Oblong Orbit
An exoplanet super-Earth's unusual orbit through hot and cold conditions tests the limits of tolerability for any known lifeforms.
Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Big Surprise Involving Building Blocks of Life
NASA scientists discovered a plethora of precursors to life on the asteroid Bennu, demonstrating the importance of Earthbound sample-return missions.
Over 200 Newly Discovered Structures on the Far Side of the Moon Suggest Recent Activity
A scientific analysis of newly discovered structures on the dark side of the moon suggests relatively recent activity.
NASA’s Four PUNCH Spacecraft Nearing Launch to Investigate This Phenomenon
NASA's four PUNCH spacecraft have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base and are preparing for a February launch.
Did Wernher von Braun Actually Predict Elon Musk Would Rule Mars Over 70 Years Ago?
Did famed German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun actually predict Elon Musk would rule Mars? The answer might surprise you.
Asteroid or Artifact? How a Tesla Roadster Caused a Cosmic Misidentification
Avi Loeb shares the story of how a Tesla Roadster had some astronomers convinced for a time that they had discovered a new asteroid.
Mysterious Object Orbiting Earth May Have Come from the Moon, Investigation Reveals
An unusual looking 33-foot-long object discovered orbiting Earth last year may have come from a surprising place.
Could an Alien Signal Reach Earth by 2029? Scientists Say It’s Still a Possibility
Predictions about when we might discover an alien signal from an intelligent civilization remain accurate, according to scientists.
Fast Radio Burst Traced to Mysterious “Dead Galaxy” in a First of Its Kind Discovery
The mystery of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) is more diverse than previously known after rapid emissions unexpectedly come from an ancient dead galaxy.
James Webb Space Telescope Just Spotted Something Astronomers Have Never Seen in our Solar System
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and advanced computer models have classified a type of planet unlike any in our solar system.
‘Cosmic Ghost Towns’ Could Hold Clues the Mysteries of Galactic Structure
Cosmic ghost towns, halted in their development by cosmic forces billions of years ago, have been discovered by University of Arizona Steward Observatory astronomers.
This Paper Thin, Flexible Tool Could Be a Game-Changer for Satellite Technology
A new advancement in satellite technology is making space tools lighter, more adaptable, and more resilient.
Scientists Unravel Origins of Mysterious White Patch Appearing Near the Northern Lights
For the first time, researchers have unraveled the origins of a mysterious white patch that appears alongside the Northern Lights.
Cosmic Mystery Ensues as Supermassive Black Hole Emits Odd X-ray Pulses Unlike Anything Previously Seen
A distant supermassive black hole, the mysterious 1ES 1927+654, emits X-ray pulses unlike anything previously recorded, which MIT astronomers hypothesize results from a cosmic balancing act.
Near-Light Speeds: How Astrophysical Shock Waves Act as Cosmic Particle Accelerators
Astrophysical bow shocks and other multiscale phenomena work like cosmic particle accelerators to launch electrons to near-light speeds.
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.
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.