A Supernova Blew Up the Rules of Star Death, Literally
A supernova in a distant galaxy has shaken up what astronomers thought they knew about the birth of…
After a month of no answer, NASA will try hailing its silent MAVEN Mars orbiter today
After waiting out a planned two-week communication blackout, NASA is set to listen again for a Mars orbiter…
Say goodbye to Comet 3I/ATLAS: Watch it head for interstellar space in real-time with this free Jan. 16 livestream
Farewell, 3I/ATLAS: our last public, online observation – 16 Jan. 2026. – YouTube Watch On Tune in today…
Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Iran shutdown poses test for Starlink as US military, investors look onProtesters used Starlink to send videos, images…
Ask Ethan: Why do gravitational lenses make crosses, not rings?
Sign up for the Starts With a Bang newsletter Travel the universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel as he…
What Happens When A Bug Rears Its Head At Mach Two?
While some may see amateur rocketry as little more than attaching fins to a motor and letting it…
How Dark Asteroids Die – Universe Today
Back in the earlier days of the internet, there was a viral video from a creator called Bill…
15 States May See Aurora This Weekend
Northern Lights are expected overnight on Friday, Jan. 16, through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, according to a forecast…
Scientists Discover Surprising Amount of Oxygen in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
In a new study published in The Planetary Science Journal, scientists from the University of Chicago and Jet…
ESA’s Comet Interceptor Will Chase A Pristine Visitor Older Than Earth Itself
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for one of its most ambitious scientific adventures yet, the Comet…
NASA’s powerful new Roman Space Telescope is complete — and will soon begin mission to find 100,000 alien worlds
NASA recently revealed the first pictures of its newly constructed Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which could soon…
Arianespace to begin Amazon Leo launches in February
WASHINGTON — Arianespace will begin launches for its largest commercial customer in February as it works to ramp…