Hubble showcases the Egg Nebula in all its dying-star glory
Hubble may no longer be the gold standard, but it can still capture some impressive images. The telescope’s…
Scientists Spot First Known Lava Tube on Venus
Researchers had only hypothesized the existence of underground lava tubes on Venus—until now. Using decades-old radar data, a…
Scientists Launch Incredible Mission in Antarctica to Catch Mysterious Particles From Outer Space
A team of scientists at the University of Chicago has launched a groundbreaking experiment in search of ultrahigh-energy…
1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a ‘ring of fire’ over Antarctica on Feb. 17
We’re just one week away from the first solar eclipse of 2026! Here’s what you need to know…
What to know about Elon Musk’s merger of SpaceX with his AI company
Elon Musk recently announced what seemed like an odd pairing of his companies: SpaceX was acquiring xAI, the…
LCD Soundsystem soundtracked Super Bowl ad for Elon Musk’s SpaceX ad
LCD Soundsystem soundtracked an advert for Elon Musk’s SpaceX during the 2026 Super Bowl last weekend. James Murphy…
Elon Musk shares video claiming ‘live-streamed from Antarctica using Starlink’; gets corrected: This stream is not …
Elon Musk mistakenly claimed a Starlink-streamed video was from Antarctica, but X’s community notes revealed it was actually…
Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so
NASA’s Viking missions to Mars may have discovered evidence for life on the Red Planet after all, according…
Countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe’s most powerful rocket
VERNON, France — In a tightly controlled manufacturing hangar west of Paris, workers put the finishing touches on…
Discovered Asteroid Spins Faster Than Any Known Before, Scientists Are Stunned by This Record-Breaking Speed!
A newly discovered asteroid has shattered speed records, completing a full rotation in just 112 seconds, faster than…
Hidden Caves on Venus? New Analysis Suggests Massive Lava Tube beneath Venusian Surface
Using archival radar data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft, planetary researchers have identified a vast underground conduit beneath the…
Astronomers celebrate cancellation of $10bn Chile project that threatened clearest skies in the world | Chile
The scientific community is celebrating the cancellation of a project which would have threatened the clearest skies in…