Did NASA’s Mars rover just find ancient Martian fossils?
If you’re one of the many casual science observers hoping that mankind will one day discover evidence that life once thrived on Mars, 2017 was …
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Mysterious ‘alien megastructure’ star might finally have an explanation
For a far-off star, KIC 8462852 sure has been getting a lot of attention recently. Earlier this year the star — which has been nicknamed “Tabby’s …
China’s Tiangong-1 space station is out of control and will soon fall to Earth
The tail end of 2017 was packed with interesting asteroid sightings and near-misses that gave skywatchers a reason to look up, but the biggest threat …
NASA captures glimpse of monster near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon
Tiny space rocks fly past Earth all the time, but it’s rare that a potential planet-killer makes an appearance in our neck of the woods. …
Newly-discovered asteroid will give Earth a close shave today
When it comes to near-earth objects that might pose a threat, NASA is very much on top of things. That said, the sheer vastness of …
Pint-sized meteor gives Boston a light show
Boston residents who happened to be gazing skyward got an end-of-the-year surprise last night as a meteor sped through the sky, creating a “ball of …
Something completely unexpected happened during 2017’s solar eclipse and scientists are delighted
The summer of 2017 was pretty special for lots of people living in North America. On August 21st, a total solar eclipse was visible across …
Here’s what Christmas is like aboard the International Space Station
December 25th is upon us and that the day will be packed with gift openings, good food, and family time for millions of people here …
My favorite theory about the ‘Alien Probe’ asteroid is that aliens are intentionally ignoring Earth
You’ve probably seen a lot of coverage of the mysterious interstellar visitor known as Oumuamua in recent weeks. It was (and still is) a pretty …
Incredibly creepy skull-shaped asteroid is going to cruise by Earth next year
Giant rocks hurtling through space are probably scary enough all on their own, but when one of them looks like a human skull, well, that’s …
Elon Musk teases new Falcon Heavy photos ahead of its first launch
All things considered, SpaceX has had a very, very good year. The company has tallied many successful launches and returned much of its reusable hardware …
Scientists have a new theory about where the Mars ocean went, and it totally sucks
Water on Mars has been an incredibly hot topic this year. Researchers have, at times, butted heads with others, and for every piece of evidence …
Astronomers think they might finally know where Saturn’s rings came from
Of all the planets in our Solar System, Saturn is probably the most instantly-recognizable. Its massive, sweeping rings are unmistakable and striking, but where exactly …
NASA is planning an interstellar mission for 2069, may head to nearby Alpha Centauri
Mankind hasn’t yet explored some of the most interesting objects in our own solar system — heck, we still don’t even know all that much …
That weird ‘alien probe’ asteroid might not be an asteroid after all
When astronomers first spotted the odd, cigar-shaped object later determined to be the asteroid Oumuamua a couple of months back, initial observations suggested it was …
A three-mile-wide asteroid just slipped by Earth, but its next pass will really be one for the books
It’s Monday, and since you didn’t die in a fiery apocalyptic hellscape over the weekend that means that the massive space rock named 3200 Phaethon …
‘Alien probe’ asteroid is dead quiet, but is that good news or bad news?
A couple of months back, a really, really weird asteroid flew through our Solar System. It looked nothing like any object humanity had ever spotted …
Could that strange object that just zipped through our Solar System have been an alien probe?
Back in mid-November, scientists revealed that a peculiar object whizzed through our Solar System a month prior. It swooped in from such an extreme angle …
NASA’s Juno discovers Jupiter’s most colossal storm is even more intense than anyone imagined
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, and aside from Earth and perhaps Saturn it’s also the most recognizable. But unlike Earth or …
Scientists finally know why meteors explode just before hitting Earth
Mankind hasn’t had to deal with much in the way of deadly meteors over the years, but on the few occasions when one of the …
Astronomers just spotted a new ‘Super Earth’ planet that feels a whole lot like home
Humans originated here on planet Earth and, all things considered, it’s a mighty nice place to be, but we won’t be able to stay here …
Why did NASA’s rover just find a cannonball on Mars?
Humanity has still yet to find real, concrete, scientifically-supported evidence of extraterrestrial life. We’ve gotten pretty close, and discovered some chemical markers and other indications …
The thrusters on NASA’s Voyager 1 just woke up after a 37-year nap in space
When NASA builds something, they build it to last. Voyager 1, which was launched way back in late 1977, has been cruising through space now …
NASA raises possibility of life on Pluto, says the dwarf planet may be hiding a vast ocean
It’s been a rough couple of decades for Pluto. After over a decade of discussion about whether or not it should be considered a planet, …
The search for alien life was just dealt a massive blow
With the incredible number of galaxies that mankind can observe from its tiny little perch here in the Milky Way, we know there are an …
This incredibly gorgeous photo of Jupiter will mesmerize you
To say that 2017 has been weird would be a huge understatement. It’s been a year packed with political unrest, tech gaffes and security breaches, …
How to watch the supermoon this weekend
There are interesting skywatching events every year, but 2017 has been particularly generous, with the eclipse drawing millions to peer skyward and plenty of cool …
Astronomers spot a planet so hostile they had a hard time believing it
When news of a newly-studied exoplanet with an atmosphere begins to make headlines it’s typically because the far-off world is potentially Earth-like, teasing the possibility …
Worms born in Martian soil suggest farming on Mars is possible
The prospect of a human colony on Mars has rapidly moved from science fiction to reality in recent years, with space agencies like NASA, ESA, …
You can now buy the NASA audio record that we sent to aliens
In the late 1970s NASA sent a pair of probes on a one-way mission into the depths of space. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 sent …
