Scientists took a closer look at Uranus to figure out why Neptune is bluer
For years, scientists have wracked their brains trying to figure out why Neptune is bluer than Uranus. In fact, the two planets are similar in …
Space
Hubble just captured an image of a galaxy hiding behind our own
The Hubble space telescope continues to showcase intriguing parts of our universe. Earlier this month, NASA shared an image of a hidden galaxy tucked behind …
Fascinating ‘dragon of death’ fossils were discovered in Argentina
Scientists discovered fossils of a giant flying reptile they’re calling The Dragon of Death. They discovered the fossils during an excavation back in 2021. Professor …
How sound travels on Mars can change based on the time of year
NASA first shared what Mars sounds like last year, using microphones placed on the Perseverance rover. Since then, though, scientists have been studying the recordings, …
James Webb telescope will soon study two Super-Earths in the Milky Way
NASA’s James Webb space telescope is almost ready to get to work. The telescope’s mirrors are perfectly aligned. The team is currently finishing up the …
Hubble telescope discovered a new galaxy with mysterious surroundings
Most elliptical galaxies can usually be found within galaxy clusters. However, a new picture of galaxy NGC 474 captured by Hubble shows an interesting image. …
NASA releases stunning Hubble photo of two galaxies locked in a dance
Despite the James Webb being in place and set to start observations this summer, Hubble is still going strong. The nearly 30-year-old space telescope recently …
NASA shares plans for its most exciting and ambitious Mars mission
NASA is planning to send astronauts on a 30-day mission to Mars. The space agency shared some of its plans for the mission earlier this …
How and when to watch the Tau Herculids meteor shower
These past few months have already proven to be spectacular for skywatchers and space enthusiasts. But, the end of May could bring a spectacular “all …
This is the last selfie NASA’s InSight Lander will ever take
NASA’s Mars InSight Lander is counting down its final moments as dust continues to cover its solar panels. This week, the team behind InSight took …
How to watch Boeing Starliner return to Earth on Wednesday
After a successful launch and arrival at the International Space Station, Boeing’s Starliner is set to return to Earth this week. The capsule is expected …
The Moon literally vanishes in this breathtaking lunar eclipse video
The Southwest Research Institute’s (SwRI) Lucy spacecraft captured a stunning lunar eclipse video during this month’s eclipse. The video, which SwRI shared on May 20, …
Jaw-dropping image combines 32 years of Hubble telescope photos into one
NASA recently celebrated 32 years of Hubble observations. The space telescope was launched back in 1990. Since its launch, it has managed to complete over …
Scientists finally figured out this mind-blowing Martian mystery
Earth’s various auroras are some of the most spectacular sights you can find on the planet. But, Earth isn’t the only celestial body that experiences …
China will soon launch a huge space telescope with a 2.5 billion-pixel camera
China’s first large space telescope could launch as soon as 2023. The new telescope will be called the Chinese Space Station Telescope. It will be …
Serious spacesuit problem forces NASA to pause ISS spacewalks
The International Space Station’s spacesuits might finally need to be retired. NASA has paused ISS spacewalks following a water leak in one of the astronauts’ …
NASA: Mysterious new Hubble data on the universe is ‘something weird’
The nearly 30-year-old Hubble Space telescope continues to deliver outstanding data to astronomers. Now, NASA says that data Hubble has been gathering over the years …
ESA Solar Orbiter’s hypnotic videos of the Sun look like sci-fi movies
New videos captured by the ESA and NASA’s Solar Orbiter showcase the Sun in a brand-new light. The videos were captured during the probe’s first …
A bizarre mystery surrounding NASA Voyager 1 probe is being investigated
NASA is investigating an issue with Voyager 1’s telemetry data. The space agency shared news of the investigation this week. NASA says that Voyager 1 …
Everything you need to know about NASA’s historic CAPSTONE launch
NASA wants to put a space station in orbit around the Moon. That sounds like a grand plan, but NASA has a strategy in place. …
InSight Mars lander is dying and NASA has no plan to save it
Time is running out for one of NASA’s spacecraft. The InSight Mars lander is dying, and NASA doesn’t have any big plans to keep it …
Here’s when you can watch NASA’s exciting Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2
NASA is preparing for Boeing’s Starliner launch with the company’s Orbital Flight Test-2. The mission will see the Starliner spacecraft lifted into orbit, where it …
NASA Perseverance is finally ready to look for alien life on Mars
Finding signs of life on Mars has been a huge goal for NASA in recent years. While the space agency has sent several rovers and …
See dazzling photos of our last total lunar eclipse until 2025
We just experienced one of the best total lunar eclipses of the last few days. In fact, 2022’s total lunar eclipse is the last Americans …
Listen to the eerie sounds of our galaxy’s black hole
Have you ever wondered what the Milky Way’s black hole sounds like? Well, now you can listen to it for yourself. Hot off the heels …
Researchers found a new roadblock in the quest to inhabit the Moon
A new study says that growing plants on the Moon is possible. But it causes a massive amount of stress on the plants. The researchers …
Total lunar eclipse 2022: Here’s when you can watch it this weekend
With the first total lunar eclipse of 2022 set to hit this weekend, sky watchers are gearing up for one of the first treats of …
Astronomers might’ve discovered why Saturn’s moon Titan looks like Earth
Titan looks suspiciously like our own planet when you observe it. However, Saturn’s moon and our own Earth couldn’t be any more different. Where landscapes …
This is the first image of our galaxy’s black hole
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the Milky Way’s black hole. The existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy …
New study investigates if water in a Mars meteorite can support alien life
Scientists say that water shaped the rock inside a Mars meteorite, but that the water likely didn’t support microbial life. Still, the new study on …
