Some asteroids are a lot harder to kill. Why this could spell trouble for planetary defense
The Itokawa asteroid is basically one large pile of space rubble.
Scientists find explanation for how all rocky planets like Earth form
The new research could explain the formation of both Earth and super-Earths elsewhere in the galaxy.
Exoplanet-hunting satellite discovers a planetary system’s second Earth-size world
TOI 700 is one of only a few systems with multiple, small, habitable-zone planets.
Record-breaking binary pair stars orbit each other in less than a day
It's the closest and oldest ultracool dwarf binary ever observed.
NASA’s InSight mission on Mars reaches bittersweet end
It's been a very productive four years. Enjoy your retirement, InSight.
How storytelling can connect children to marine pollution — and make a difference
A whopping 80% of all marine debris, consists of plastic. We need to start thinking about it differently.
Astronomers discover exoplanet spiraling toward its demise
Measuring the orbital decay of exoplanets has proven difficult due to the slow and gradual nature of the process.
Where is the coldest place in the universe?
The coldest place in the Universe is the Boomerang Nebula, where temperature reaches only 1 degree Kelvin. However, humans have...
Game-changing new NASA satellite will map most of Earth’s water from space
The new satellite will give us a better understanding of how climate change affects our environment.
This is what Martian dust devils sound like
Dust devils could be beneficial for rovers and future astronauts.
James Webb gets visual data from the most distant galaxies yet
Is there anything the Webb can't see?
This laser link has achieved the fastest data transfer from space to date. It’s 1,000 times faster than before
And you thought your home wi-fi might be fast.
New mapping tools can improve epilepsy treatment
The new model is a game changer for seizure detection.
World’s largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years
Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.
JWST finds a planet with an atmosphere like no other
The JWST is becoming an exoplanet researcher's dream.
Over one billion people could wind up with hearing loss. Here’s why
Loud music might be good for the soul, but not the ear.
White dwarf ‘laboratory’ suggests stars and planets could actually grow in tandem
We still have a lot to learn about how celestial bodies form.
Epileptic seizures can occur like clockwork. But what sets the clock?
Models show seizure rhythm changes with age and other triggers.
This newly found dead star could have a solid surface
The universe is filled with remarkable objects. Researchers have just found another.
The Moon has so much potential, but not so much usable space — how can it be used reasonably?
Can we all get along on the Moon?