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Chinese astronauts install space-junk shielding on Tiangong space station (video)

Two Chinese astronauts continued installing space debris protection outside the nation's Tiangong space station during a July 3 EVA.

Chinese astronauts install space-junk shielding on Tiangong space station (video)

The early solar system was donut-shaped, meteorite study suggests

Researchers studying iron meteorites suggest that the early solar system took the shape of a donut, not a dartboard as previously thought.

The early solar system was donut-shaped, meteorite study suggests

'No fireworks on ISS,' so astronauts experiment with 'light painting' instead (photos)

Eerie new ISS photos appear to show a ghost in the machine during Independence Day. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick and others did 'light painting' wi...

'No fireworks on ISS,' so astronauts experiment with 'light painting' instead (photos)

Watch the 1st teaser trailer for new horror game 'A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead'

Get a look at the first reveal trailer for Saber Interactive's "A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead" video game.

Watch the 1st teaser trailer for new horror game 'A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead'

New moon of July 2024: Dark skies tonight as Earth is farthest from the sun today

The new moon of July 2024 occurs today as Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion.

New moon of July 2024: Dark skies tonight as Earth is farthest from the sun today

Mars orbiter captures Red Planet scar that's longer than the Grand Canyon (image)

ESA's Mars Express orbiter has captured images of a huge crevice on Mars that looks awfully like a "scar" from above.

Mars orbiter captures Red Planet scar that's longer than the Grand Canyon (image)

Rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for the first time

Seen for the first time from the ground, the polar rain aurora produced an eerie green glow captured on camera in Norway.

Rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for the first time

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 6: Who's the Stranger's old master?

"The Acolyte" slows down a bit in its sixth episode, but gets deeper into the remaining characters' thoughts and feelings.

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 6: Who's the Stranger's old master?

4th of July camera deal still running: Save $800 on the Nikon D850 DSLR

Bag this massive Prime Day camera deal ahead of the Amazon Prime Day rush.

4th of July camera deal still running: Save $800 on the Nikon D850 DSLR

Scientists tap into 2 new quantum methods to catch dark matter suspects

Scientists will cool two pieces of quantum tech to a thousandth of a degree above absolute zero to hunt for two different dark matter suspects.

Scientists tap into 2 new quantum methods to catch dark matter suspects

Boiling rocks from Earth's crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago

An ocean that opened up in what is now Mongolia 410 million years ago was created by a hot upwelling of rock known as a mantle plume.

Boiling rocks from Earth's crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago

Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands

Starmus 2025 will be held on the island of La Palma in April 2025. The festival will focus on the challenges of space debris and how light pollution i...

Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands

10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip

Check out these 10 top tips for planning your eclipse experience to make sure you get the most out of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip

Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo

Act fast: This short-lived July 4 drone deal sees you get $120 off a brilliant DJI Mini 3 fly more drone bundle that includes a remote control, a bag,...

Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo

'Space Cadet' applies humor to NASA astronaut selection, says film director (interview)

Right now, NASA astronauts are helping to review thousands of applications to join their ranks. Chances are none of the submissions are from the likes...

'Space Cadet' applies humor to NASA astronaut selection, says film director (interview)

NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)

The six NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station beamed a message down to Earth to celebrate the United States' 248th birth...

NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)

Happy 4th of July! Infant star creates red, white and blue fireworks in new JWST image

Just in time for Independence Day, the James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a red, white and blue fireworks display, courtesy of an infant star at th...

Happy 4th of July! Infant star creates red, white and blue fireworks in new JWST image

Streaks in space! ISS astronaut's incredible timelapse photos highlight ghostly solar panels and lovely star trails

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has spent some of the last few months experimenting with long exposures in space photography. The images give a rare g...

Streaks in space! ISS astronaut's incredible timelapse photos highlight ghostly solar panels and lovely star trails

SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

SpaceX is targeting July 31 for the launch of the four-astronaut Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)

An exclusive interview with "The Acolyte's" costumer designer, Jennifer Bryan, on how the series came up with its new look.

How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)