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Some planets 'death spiral' into their stars and scientists may now know why

WASP-12b is a planet on a date with a fiery destiny, doomed to plunge into its sun-like star. Scientists may finally know why some hot Jupiters eventu...

Some planets 'death spiral' into their stars and scientists may now know why

NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety

NASA's inspector general writes that the Artemis 1 test flight of the Orion spacecraft revealed anomalies that "pose significant risks to the safety o...

NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety

Restored Atlas rocket erected on display as Mercury astronaut's ride to orbit

Sixty-one years after it stood ready to send NASA's last one-man mission into orbit, the Mercury-Atlas 9 rocket is standing again. A replica is on dis...

Restored Atlas rocket erected on display as Mercury astronaut's ride to orbit

'It almost feels unreal': NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

Two experienced NASA astronauts will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bring test pilot and...

'It almost feels unreal': NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'

As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impac...

NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'

James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock a...

James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how ...

A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

Lego Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man review

Having a spider on your wall has never looked so good thanks to Lego's The Amazing Spider-Man set.

Lego Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man review

Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?

Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.

Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?

Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack

Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a su...

Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack

Best sci-fi movies with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Here are the top 15 sci-fi movies boasting over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences alike.

Best sci-fi movies with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)

An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astrono...

Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)

Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'

Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.

Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'

'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)

A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.

'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)

Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'

The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.

Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'

Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail

Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.

Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail

China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle

A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and suppo...

China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle

NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter may have spotted its 1st rogue planet

NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS may have detected its first free-floating planet with a little help from Einstein.

NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter may have spotted its 1st rogue planet

This spacecraft is headed to NASA's asteroid-crash aftermath — but first, it'll stop by Mars

During a gravity assist with Mars, Hera will study the moon Deimos.

This spacecraft is headed to NASA's asteroid-crash aftermath — but first, it'll stop by Mars

China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)

China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts touched down safely this morning (April 30), bringing their six-month mission to a successful close.

China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)