Mars September 29, 2024 10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and more continues today.
AIR AND SPACE September 23, 2024 Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests A bold new study in Physical Review suggests that a wobble detected in Mars' orbit could be the result of dark matter made up of primordial black holes.
Planets July 25, 2024 NASA telescope discovers Jupiter-like exoplanet that takes more than 100 years to orbit its star The Webb Space Telescope found a gas giant similar to Jupiter, but six times as massive, orbiting the star Epsilon Indi A. It takes this planet more than a century to complete an orbit.
NASA June 13, 2024 NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.
Planets May 9, 2024 Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.
LIFESTYLE April 17, 2024 Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.
Mars March 15, 2024 Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.
SCIENCE January 29, 2024 Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.
LIFESTYLE January 16, 2024 Witness the mesmerizing conjunction of the moon and Venus in space Explore the moon and Venus' conjunction, along with the intricacies of astronomy, astrology and the profound connection between humanity and the cosmos.
This Day in History January 7, 2024 On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.
Planets December 10, 2023 Mercury study offers new twist on possibility of life on other planets New studies on the presence and composition of salt glaciers on Mercury suggest more potential for life in extremely harsh environments, similar to Earth settings like Arizona.