A Possible Lunar Impact in 2032 Could Spark Days of Meteor Showers on Earth
A large rocky asteroid will make a close approach to Earth in 2032, with the tantalizing prospect of…
Lunar asteroid strike in 2032 could trigger moonquakes and meteor storms on Earth
Late in 2024, astronomers spotted a new near-Earth asteroid named 2024 YR4. By mid-2025, its improved orbit tracking…
Marine life evolved rapidly after the dinosaur killing asteroid impact 66 million years ago
The impact of the asteroid 66 million years ago did not stop life from returning to normal for…
These Are the Asteroids You Should Mine
A new generation of rockets aims to unlock new business models in space, including the science fiction dream…
Unprecedented Image Shows 2 Protoplanets Smashing Into Each Other, Forming Giant Dust Cloud
In 2004, astronomers spotted a planet-like object orbiting Fomalhaut, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.…
The year in review: MSU experts, top headlines of 2025 | MSUToday
From a new presidential administration and consequential tariffs to devastating wildfires and a new comet, to pop culture…
What did NASA find on Bennu? ‘Space gum,’ sugars needed for life
Samples from the asteroid Bennu are providing scientists with clues about how life may have started in our…
Asteroid 433 Eros will pass close to Earth, and you can watch it live
Many events occur in space, allowing scientists and astronomers to observe them in different ways. But tonight, an…
NASA discovers rock on Mars that shouldn’t be there
Like an interstellar rolling stone. NASA scientists were baffled after uncovering a rock on Mars that didn’t belong…
This tiny quantum clock packs a billion-fold energy mystery
A team led by the University of Oxford has uncovered an unexpected contributor to entropy in quantum timekeeping:…
This tiny quantum clock packs a billion-fold energy mystery
A team led by the University of Oxford has uncovered an unexpected contributor to entropy in quantum timekeeping:…
What is asteroid mining and how close are we to making it a reality?
The solar system is far more richly endowed by resources than everyday experience might suggest. You must have…