JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere
Uranus is a planet that rolls around on its side as it orbits the Sun. That’s because it’s…
Would Earth Still Be Habitable Without Us?
Here’s a thought experiment that keeps planetary scientists awake at night. Strip every living thing from our planet,…
Chinese Spacecraft Damage Revealed to Be Far More Serious Than Previously Announced
In early November 2025, Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station made a shocking discovery that could have…
Giant string of organic molecules on Mars may be one of the best signs of life yet
Organic molecules discovered within a stone on Mars cannot be fully explained by nonbiological processes, and it’s “reasonable…
The Universe’s Most Extraordinary Construction Site
Imagine trying to study the foundations of an ancient city while it’s still being built. The noise is…
See the ‘impossible’ as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3
This year’s first lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, offers a rare chance to see a strange celestial…
NASA Rover Exploring Strange, Haunting Structures on Mars
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has been exploring a curious geological formation made up of ridges up to six…
A Meteorite Spent 19 Days with Microbes on the ISS. What They Extracted Surprised Researchers
Asteroids and meteorites contain the raw materials needed for future space infrastructure, including rare and high-value metals. The…
February’s ‘rare planetary alignment’ peaks Feb. 28 — here’s what to look for in the planet parade
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus and Mercury are staring in a “planetary parade” this week, but your ability…
Webb’s Infrared Vision Reveals Planetary Nebula that Looks Strikingly Like Celestial Brain
The unmatched sensitivity of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope in both near- and mid-infrared light sheds new…
SpaceX eyes confidential March IPO filing at potential $1.75 trillion valuation
SpaceX is preparing to confidentially file for an initial public offering as soon as March and could seek…
Greece, Cyprus, and France Partner for Revolutionary Laser Satellite Tech
This initiative utilizes a technology that swaps traditional radio waves for high-speed laser beams. Credit: NASA Johnson /…