NASA confirms a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth on July 28: 'If there were a threat...'
Thie asteroid measures an estimated 210 feet (roughly 64 meters), comparable to the length of a passenger jet.
Jul 26, 2025
Astronomers find the ‘missing’ 40 percent of the universe's matter in hot ‘fogs’ between galaxies
A huge filament of hot gas that is bridging four galaxy clusters was found, and it could contain some of the missing matter of the universe.
Jul 25, 2025
Listen to the intricate structure of the Vela Pulsar system sonified using data from Chandra and Hubble
The data collected about the neutron star was processed using sonification and transformed into sound, aligning with the anomaly’s nature.
Jul 24, 2025
Study by NASA and Oxford reveals Uranus possesses more internal heat than previously thought
Adding to this puzzle, data from NASA's 1986 Voyager 2 flyby had suggested an exceptionally cold interior, prompting scientists to re-evaluate core theories on how planets form and evolve.
Jul 20, 2025
Biggest Martian rock on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction, marking a record-breaking moment in space memorabilia
Scientists believe the 54-pound Martian rock NWA 16788, found in Niger's Sahara in November 2023, traveled 140 million miles to Earth after an asteroid ejected it from Mars.
Jul 19, 2025
NASA to launch groundbreaking sounding rocket to explore the Sun’s chromosphere
NASA's SNIFS mission, aboard a Black Brant IX sounding rocket, is scheduled to launch from the White Sands Missile Range starting Friday, July 18.
Jul 19, 2025
Astronomers discover massive molecular cloud igniting star formation in our galaxy: 'No one had any idea it existed'
A massive, newly identified Midpoint cloud is providing scientists with rare glimpses into the dynamic funneling of galactic matter toward the Milky Way's center.
Jul 18, 2025
Space agencies are planning to use origami to find a sustainable solution to space debris
The research explores how folded paper could be a key component for sustainable spacecraft.
Jul 17, 2025
NASA’s IXPE gives groundbreaking insight into rare pulsar's X-ray emissions, baffling scientists
This research directly challenges existing theories about how these cosmic objects generate high-energy radiation.
Jul 16, 2025
Scientists stunned after discovering a massive exoplanet hidden in the dusty disc of a 'lonely' star
Researchers using Gaia data detected a subtle 'wobble' in the star's movement, a gravitational sign of a hidden companion that was initially dismissed.
Jul 15, 2025
Largest ever black hole merger, 225 times the mass of the Sun, detected by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA
This extraordinary event, designated GW231123, not only shatters previous records but also challenges established theories concerning black hole formation.
Jul 15, 2025
Over 9,000 miles of ancient riverbeds reveal Mars was wetter than we thought
The groundbreaking discovery involves fluvial sinuous ridges, or inverted channels, found mainly in Noachis Terra, a less-studied part of Mars' southern highlands.
Jul 13, 2025
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Perseids meteor shower from mid-July to September
Renowned for their swift, bright meteors and luminous trails, the Perseids are considered one of the most anticipated celestial events.
Jul 13, 2025
The Moon will occult the Seven Sisters on July 20 — here's how to watch it
On July 20, the crescent moon will approach within a degree of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, creating a stunning visual.
Jul 11, 2025
Scientists plan to create artificial solar eclipses in space to uncover the Sun's hidden inner workings
The pioneering project is set to transform our understanding of the Sun's mysterious interior.
Jul 10, 2025
Scientists discover 'water ice' around a young star, hinting at how our solar system was formed
Some theories suggest that our sun was in a similar state before the planets were all formed.
Jul 6, 2025
ATLAS telescope spots an 'interstellar comet' from beyond our solar system
Discovered on July 1, the celestial body 3I/ATLAS is currently approaching Earth from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.
Jul 6, 2025
NASA reveals how you can observe the eagle constellation, Aquila, soaring overhead in July
Historically revered as Zeus's powerful eagle, bearing lightning and messages, this celestial constellation reaches its highest point in the sky during July and August.
Jul 6, 2025
6 mind-blowing cosmic surprises from NASA’s James Webb Telescope in its first three years
With its unparalleled infrared capabilities, Webb now accomplishes what was once impossible, transforming our view of the cosmos from distant galaxies to our solar system.
Jul 5, 2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches crucial European weather satellite from Florida
This lift-off, from Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A), marked yet another crucial orbital mission for SpaceX.
Jul 2, 2025