You might not want to catch these rays. An unusual magnetic storm emitting from the sun has the potential to impact Earth on Thursday and cause noticeable damage and disruptions. Dubbed the “sun’s … [+2945 chars]
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Astronomers believe they’ve discovered a critical “missing link” out in space from beginning of the universe. This rapidly growing black hole appears to be at a point where it’s… [+4471 chars]
Frost extends across the surface of a southern crater on Mars in a new photo of the Red Planet. The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) onboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter … [+1686 chars]
Last year, scientists announced that they had discovered a colossal comet lingering just inside Neptunes orbit. They estimated its icy core to be between 62 and 125 miles long, based on its brightnes… [+1182 chars]
If there was ever any doubt the 2011 discovery by a post-doctoral student was indeed the hottest rock on Earth, new findings from a Western-led research team are putting that uncertainty to rest. El… [+5517 chars]
This is an artist’s illustration of a supermassive black hole that is inside the dust-shrouded core of a vigorously star-forming “starburst” galaxy. It will eventually become an extremely bright quas… [+8797 chars]
The space agency has yet to develop a specialized training program for the astronauts, lacks critical equipment such as new space suits to protect them against deadly levels of radiation, and is stil… [+10614 chars]
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity just flew farther and faster than it ever has before. The 4-pound (1.8 kilograms) Ingenuity aced its 25th flight on the Red Planet last Friday (April 8), setting n… [+2808 chars]
NASA's Insight lander captured this image of sunrise on Mars on April 10, 2022. (Image credit: NASA) If you think sunrises on Earth are amazing, wait until you see one on Mars. This stunning view … [+1966 chars]