Space

Solar activity hits its peak: What does it mean for Earth?

Solar activity hits its peak: What does it mean for Earth?

Pyramid-sized asteroid to make record close pass by Earth on March 26

Pyramid-sized asteroid to make record close pass by Earth on March 26

Dark energy: New data challenges the foundations of physics

Dark energy: New data challenges the foundations of physics

A discovery reshaping our view of the Universe: Oxygen found in the most distant galaxy

A discovery reshaping our view of the Universe: Oxygen found in the most distant galaxy

What is a neutron star? The enigmatic remnants of cosmic giants

What is a neutron star? The enigmatic remnants of cosmic giants

How black hole radiation could foster life on exoplanets

How black hole radiation could foster life on exoplanets

Scientists unveil the most detailed snapshots of the Universe’s “infancy”

Scientists unveil the most detailed snapshots of the Universe’s “infancy”

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth: Why their 8-day mission stretched to 9 months

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth: Why their 8-day mission stretched to 9 months

Scientists detect carbon dioxide in an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the first time: Why it’s exciting and significant

Scientists detect carbon dioxide in an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the first time: Why it’s exciting and significant

Astrophysicists measure the birth mass of neutron stars for the first time

Astrophysicists measure the birth mass of neutron stars for the first time

The Universe might have emerged without a Big Bang: Researcher proposes an alternative cosmic origin

The Universe might have emerged without a Big Bang: Researcher proposes an alternative cosmic origin

From molecules to galaxies: How and why fundamental laws drive everything in the Universe to move in spirals

From molecules to galaxies: How and why fundamental laws drive everything in the Universe to move in spirals

10 fascinating facts about Neptune

10 fascinating facts about Neptune

Scientists predict the date of doomsday: When and why will Earth become uninhabitable?

Scientists predict the date of doomsday: When and why will Earth become uninhabitable?

Did supernova explosions wipe out life on Earth twice—and could it happen again?

Did supernova explosions wipe out life on Earth twice—and could it happen again?

How does the discovery of the Andromeda XXXV dwarf galaxy alter our understanding of cosmic evolution?

How does the discovery of the Andromeda XXXV dwarf galaxy alter our understanding of cosmic evolution?

How did volcanic eruptions 66 million years ago transform Earth’s climate?

How did volcanic eruptions 66 million years ago transform Earth’s climate?

Why do galaxies stay hot? Scientists detect gas streams at the heart of a cluster

Why do galaxies stay hot? Scientists detect gas streams at the heart of a cluster

Could asteroid Bennu collide with Earth?

Could asteroid Bennu collide with Earth?

The closest supermassive black hole lurks in a neighboring galaxy: What do we know about it?

The closest supermassive black hole lurks in a neighboring galaxy: What do we know about it?

How can sunken continents deep within Earth destabilize its magnetic field?

How can sunken continents deep within Earth destabilize its magnetic field?

Water in the Universe predates the first galaxies: A new scientific discovery

Water in the Universe predates the first galaxies: A new scientific discovery

How can solar activity influence earthquakes?

How can solar activity influence earthquakes?

Breakthrough in Dark Matter research: Its lifetime may exceed the Universe’s age by millions of times

Breakthrough in Dark Matter research: Its lifetime may exceed the Universe’s age by millions of times

What shape does the Universe have? Scientists explore the complex geometry of space

What shape does the Universe have? Scientists explore the complex geometry of space

“Invisible” planetary parade set for February 28

“Invisible” planetary parade set for February 28

Geomagnetic storms threaten Earth: Scientists warn of solar activity consequences

Geomagnetic storms threaten Earth: Scientists warn of solar activity consequences

Where do black holes get their energy?

Where do black holes get their energy?

What role did volcanoes play in the origin of life on Earth?

What role did volcanoes play in the origin of life on Earth?

Mars once had an ocean with sandy beaches

Mars once had an ocean with sandy beaches