A 'potentially hazardous asteroid,' about a mile wide, is set to pass close to Earth on June 27
For an object of its size, the asteroid will venture unusually close to Earth.
Updated: 15 hours ago | By Pranjal Nath
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hits 430,000 mph during latest flyby just 3.8 million miles above the Sun
The data collected by Parker Solar Probe serves to enhance our understanding of the science behind various solar events.
Published: 1 day ago | By Biplab Das
In our search for alien life, a swarm of space telescopes could be the missing link
The European-led LIFE mission aims to use spacecraft in formation to look for biosignatures.
Published: 2 days ago | By Ankita Garkoti
Young stars are changing entire galaxies and scientists finally know how
To understand how young stars affect galactic evolution, researchers studied 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies.
Published: 3 days ago | By Biplab Das
A "quirky" peanut-shaped asteroid is wobbling through space: What NASA's Lucy just discovered
NASA's Lucy flew past the asteroid Donaldjohanson at a distance of 650 miles last year on April 20.
Published: 3 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
A Caltech team has simulated a chemical reaction that could offer a glimpse into the origin of life
They say the reaction might have made the building blocks of DNA and RNA, both essential for life.
Published: 6 days ago | By Biplab Das
Earth may have been sending life to Jupiter's moon Europa all this time
A research paper, published in the International Journal of Astrobiology, states that Earth may have been sending bacteria-carrying dust particles out into space for billions of years.
Published: 7 days ago | By Ankita Garkoti
Garnet found in Martian meteorite for the first time could help piece together Red Planet's history
Since garnet forms under specific conditions, it will help expand our knowledge about Mars' geology.
Published: 7 days ago | By Ankita Garkoti
How NASA's Roman Telescope will find hidden 'rogue' planets despite challenges in observing them
Roman's capabilities will allow scientists to map rogue planet mass distributions as well.
Published: 7 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Space conditions can weaken pathogens—but that can make them far more dangerous for astronauts
Pathogens exposed to simulated space conditions during a study triggered a weaker response from human immune cells.
Published: 7 days ago | By Biplab Das
In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned
"I was not expecting what I found."
Published: Jun 17, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
5 baffling space mysteries scientists have been trying to solve for decades
Space is full of questions we still can't answer. Here are some of its biggest mysteries.
Published: Jun 17, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Never-seen-before map shows how solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic bubble
This was achieved using TRACERS, NASA's twin satellites to sample and analyze high-energy electrons.
Published: Jun 15, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Raining gold: What scientists found in a meteorite impact crater in Western Australia
The impact site is located near the town of Oran Banda, a historic gold mining district.
Updated: Jun 15, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Summer Solstice 2026: All about the longest day of the year and the science behind it
Summer solstice marks the year's longest day and the official start of astronomical summer.
Published: Jun 15, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Meteorite in Africa has evidence of 3 impact events—one of them was big enough to melt the Moon
Impact events connecting three celestial bodies are rare and hint at a transitional phase of our solar system.
Published: Jun 13, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Scientists recreate 'Moon rock' in a lab to study how the Moon ages—and where its water comes from
"Water would be a fantastic resource for humans operating on the moon, but scientifically, we are driven simply by the question of how water gets there in the first place."
Updated: Jun 11, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Asteroid impacts shaped the early Earth's surface, creating conditions conducive for life
These impacts plowed the Earth's surface, leaving pockets of hot water like geysers in Yellowstone.
Published: Jun 10, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs helped microbial life flourish for millions of years
Life thrived in the impact crater for 8 million years, far longer than previous studies suggested.
Published: Jun 10, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Why is the Moon's South Pole central to NASA's plans for a crewed landing and a lunar base?
NASA says the South Pole has trapped volatiles and water ice in its permanently shadowed regions.
Published: Jun 9, 2026 | By Biplab Das