How earthquake detectors can track space junk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows…
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their…
Astronomers Discover Rare ‘Free-Floating’ Rogue Planet
Astronomers have detected a rogue planet with a mass equivalent to that of Saturn, and by taking observations…
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.…
The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the…
Hubble images reveal the aftermath of two cosmic collisions
NEW YORK (AP) — NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope got a rare look at the aftermath of two cosmic…
Study suggests Saturn’s largest moon may lack an underground ocean
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Saturn’s giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.…
Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas makes closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one…
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last…
Scientists discover real-life Star Wars planet with two suns
Is it a two-for-sun deal. Astronomers were blown away after discovering a bizarre exoplanet that orbits twin stars…
What is NASA’s MAVEN mission? NASA loses contact Mars orbiter
Here’s what to know about MAVEN, and how NASA lost a signal with the Mars orbiter NASA has…
The Star of Bethlehem Wasn’t Actually a Star, NASA Scientist Says
People love a good celestial mystery, and during the holidays, the “Star of Bethlehem” slips into seasonal stories…