ASTRONOMY

NASA's rover discovers bizarre skull-shaped structure on Mars

The Perseverance rover was going down a ridge when it spotted the unusual structure in a region where it wasn't supposed to be.
Apr 21, 2025

High school student stuns astronomers by revealing 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space using AI

The research by the high school student has opened doors to unexpected space explorations.
Apr 17, 2025

Elon Musk confirms he'll be sending 'humanoid robots' to Mars on SpaceX flight to begin 'colonization'

The robots were initially announced as household assistants in 2024.
Apr 16, 2025

How far away in space must an astronaut be to view Earth in its entirety

So far, the Apollo mission images have only captured the planet as a whole, rather than just parts.
Apr 12, 2025

DARPA accidentally detects SpaceX Falcon 9 reentry using Earth's atmosphere as a giant sensor

The researchers at DARPA were experimenting while using Earth's atmosphere as a sensor, and it led to an incredible discovery.
Apr 7, 2025

Astronomers discover stinky sulfur can reveal exceptional details about extraterrestrial life on other planets

Smell can be a powerful tool, and the presence of a sulfur odor in the atmosphere of a planet can help astronomers find extraterrestrial life on it.
Apr 5, 2025

NASA reveals strange concealed electric field on Earth responsible for generating 'supersonic' wind

Astronomers have been trying to find the electric field around the planet for years and now, they may finally have a clue about its existence.
Mar 27, 2025

NASA researchers are intrigued by a mysterious floating mass in space

Space really is the final frontier as there are unknown elements that float in the nothingness, a new one adds to the list of mysteries.
Mar 26, 2025

NASA satellite captures the power of an asteroid that deformed a mountain on impact

Asteroid collisions are significant events in the list of space anomalies, and the recent discovery shows how they change Earth's landscape.
Mar 24, 2025

NASA scientists examine ‘life on Mars’ as a rock from the surface contains clues about microbial life

NASA’s Mars rover might just carry with it the answers to life on the planet, both past and future.
Mar 22, 2025

NASA analysis shows global sea level rise exceeded scientists' expectations in 2024

Global shifts in environmental factors could be an indication of future consequences as a global rise in water levels suggests glacial changes.
Mar 20, 2025

What happens to the human body when stuck in space for too long? NASA explains mind-boggling effects

Living in space may seem like bliss from afar to many, but its toll on the human body cannot be discounted.
Mar 11, 2025

What does space smell like? NASA experts reveal the surprising answer

After the astronauts perform extravehicular activities (EVAs), once they return to the spacecraft, their colleagues can take a whiff of it.
Mar 10, 2025

NASA addresses reports of 'sonic boom,' confirms meteorites fell across Washington County

The fall site is heavily forested, making it extremely challenging for scientists to locate meteorites.
Mar 10, 2025

NASA scientist reveals what would happen to your body in the vacuum of space without a spacesuit

In the absence of atmospheric pressure, a space traveler without a protection suit would undergo rapid and significant bodily changes.
Mar 6, 2025

The entirety of the US history happened within just one Pluto orbit

From the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the present day, the American saga of liberty, innovation, and cultural evolution has unfolded within just one Plutonian year.
Dec 8, 2023

Images of extraterrestrial world surfaces

Take a look at the diverse imagery and unique characteristics of the eight extraterrestrial terrains where humanity has successfully deployed robotic explorers.
Nov 7, 2023

Is buying a star legitimate?

A common gift idea for that special astronomy lover in your life is to name a star after them, but can you really buy a star or is this a gimmick?
Nov 1, 2023

The Largest Moons in Our Solar System

From Ganymede to Titan: Join us on a celestial journey as we detail the grandeur of the solar system's ten most massive moons.
Oct 30, 2023

Current theories on what could be bigger than the universe

Let’s explore the various theories and current science relating to what is “beyond” or “bigger” than the universe.
Oct 9, 2023