A huge asteroid stronger than a nuclear bomb is headed our way this month
Giant space rocks continue to threaten the planet as yet another large asteroid is headed towards the Earth this month. If an asteroid impact were …
Space
Epic NASA video imagines the surreal future of space travel
NASA has released a video showcasing its vision for the future of space travel, including kayaking on Titan. NASA continues to share inspiration for the …
Mind-blowing tech could let humans travel from New York to Los Angeles in 1 second
What if we could travel at the speed of light? We’re still a long way off, but tech used in spacecraft could one day let …
This is what scientists found when they peered deep beneath the surface of Mars
New data from the exploration of Mars has provided more evidence of Mars’ volcanic past. The new study, which was published in Nature Communications, details …
Astronomers discovered a planet where a full year is 16 hours long
Astronomers have discovered a new planet outside our solar system which orbits its star in just 16 hours. The ongoing hunt for planets beyond our …
NASA is testing a planetary-defense system like nothing we’ve ever seen
NASA will launch a multimillion-dollar spacecraft today, with plans to crash it into an asteroid in 2022, as a test for a possible asteroid defense …
Why evidence of life on Mars could be fake
We’ve already seen geological evidence that suggests Mars could have been habitable billions of years ago. A new study in the Journal of the Geological …
A lunar eclipse like this hasn’t happened in 580 years, here’s how to watch
The longest partial lunar eclipse in almost 600 years will happen Thursday, and you can watch the entire thing for yourself. So many people across …
A ninth planet in our Solar System may have just been discovered
Data gathered in 1983 shows signs of what a British astronomer believes to be possible evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system. The …
Astronomers discovered something fascinating about this glowing asteroid
Astronomers believe that a near-Earth glowing asteroid may actually be an ancient chunk of the Moon. The asteroid, which is known as Kamo’oalewa, can be …
Something unexpected and special is happening to Uranus this week
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dazzlingly bright and full moon many of us saw last night — and which should continue for a …
eVscope eQuinox review: Stunning smart telescope lets your iPhone peer into deep space
Whether you’re a professional astronomer or a novice, everyone knows the biggest barrier to gazing into deep space. High-quality telescopes are very expensive. Sure, plenty …
Russia blames frightening ISS Nauka incident on a software error
The Russian Nauka module docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday at 9:29 AM EST, more than a week after its rocky launch …
NASA astronauts are growing spicy food in space
The astronauts eventually embarking on missions to Mars and deep space will need to be able to do a few things to emulate life on …
This Hubble photo will make you feel so insignificant
It’s Monday, and that’s not good news for anyone. We wake up, crack our aching backs, and start yet another work week. We’re important, and …
NASA’s James Webb telescope opened its golden wings for the last time ever on Earth
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is over a decade late at this point (you can thank Northrop Grumman’s incompetence for that), but when it comes …
This Hubble image is so incredible you’ll swear it’s fake
Science-fiction flicks have really skewed our perception of what various features of the universe look like. It’s become so easy to make fake planets, galaxies, …
Saturn changed colors, and Hubble was watching
Aside from Earth, Saturn is probably the most instantly recognizable of the planets in our solar system. It’s the only planet with bold, easily visible …
Uh oh, the Hubble is acting weird
The Hubble Space Telescope is old. It’s rapidly approaching its 31st anniversary of being launched on its mission to study the cosmos, and while 31 …
NASA has never seen a comet here before
Our solar system is full of objects much smaller than planets and moons, and sometimes they show up in the strangest places. NASA’s Hubble Space …
Hubble may have saved its most gorgeous photo for last this year
NASA’s powerful Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope combined to captured stunning images of the Orion Nebula. The nebula, which is a massive mixture …
Scientists spotted an explosion so intense it defies explanation
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected an explosion that defies their expectations. The event was the collision of two neutron stars, or at …
NASA’s trusty Hubble just got a whole new job
The Hubble Space Telescope is about to embark on its most intense investigation ever. NASA has tasked the space telescope with studying over 300 stars …
A star exploded in a distant galaxy, and Hubble spotted it
NASA and the ESA have released a timelapse clip of images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showing a supernova slowly dying far away. The …
This Hubble photo might be its best ever
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an absolutely stunning image of Jupiter. The image shows a multitude of storms and even the icy moon Europa …
Hubble captures gorgeous, delicate supernova blast wave
NASA’s Hubble telescope spotted a wispy orange ribbon in space, but it’s actually the destructive blast wave of a supernova. The supernova is located in …
This galaxy hosted a massive supernova, and it sure looks odd
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a glorious image of a galaxy with a very unusual shape. The so-called “Meathook galaxy” was home to a …
Hubble just made a major breakthrough in the search for alien life
NASA used the sunlight beaming through Earth’s atmosphere and bouncing off of the Moon to analyze our planet’s atmosphere. The experiment was a sort of …
Hubble is still snapping gorgeous images despite its advanced age
The Hubble Space Telescope recently snapped one of the most incredible photos of Saturn ever. The image was captured on July 4th and shows Saturn, …
This gorgeous Hubble image hides an incredible secret
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a distant star casing “bat wing” shadows into space. The star’s bright light is hitting a disk …
