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Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way's central engine (image)

A new map spanning 500 light-years reveals the interaction between magnetic fields and dust in the Milky Way that will become the building blocks of s...

Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way's central engine (image)

NASA celebrates SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight, but more work needed ahead of Artemis moon missions

SpaceX's Starship reached space and achieved orbital velocity during its March 14 test flight, but more work is needed before it can land NASA Artemis...

NASA celebrates SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight, but more work needed ahead of Artemis moon missions

Watch Jennifer Lopez pilot a space mech in 1st teaser for Netflix sci-fi film 'Atlas' (video)

Netflix released a first teaser trailer for its new action sci-fi feature starring Jennifer Lopez, "Atlas."

Watch Jennifer Lopez pilot a space mech in 1st teaser for Netflix sci-fi film 'Atlas' (video)

NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program

As NASA tests a new generation of lunar rocket engines, the agency said it will need more power and storage to help astronauts work on the moon in the...

NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program

April 8's total solar eclipse will make baseball history. Here's how

The total solar eclipse on April 8 stretches from Mexico across 15 U.S. states and into southeastern Canada, hitting two cities that will host Major L...

April 8's total solar eclipse will make baseball history. Here's how

Watch SpaceX's Starship reenter Earth's atmosphere in this fiery video

SpaceX's Starship captured amazing footage of its fiery trip through Earth's atmosphere during its third test flight, which took place on Thursday (Ma...

Watch SpaceX's Starship reenter Earth's atmosphere in this fiery video

Scientists may have just caught 7 exotic 'ghost particles' as they pierced through Earth

The IceCube facility may have caught evidence of seven elusive ghosts. There is nothing supernatural about them, however. They're "ghost particles," o...

Scientists may have just caught 7 exotic 'ghost particles' as they pierced through Earth

Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos

SpaceX's Starship put on quite a show during its third test flight on March 14, 2024, leading to some incredible images.

Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos

James Webb Space Telescope spots the icy building blocks of life swirling around infant stars

Two infant stars are surrounded by swirling clouds that astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope found contain icy molecules that could form t...

James Webb Space Telescope spots the icy building blocks of life swirling around infant stars

Get ready: SpaceX's Starships are coming

SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket today (March 14) for the third time ever, and the company is already gearing up for liftoff number four.

Get ready: SpaceX's Starships are coming

Self-docking spacecraft could be built with AI system similar to ChatGPT

Scientists have invented a program that allows spacecraft to dock autonomously. It's still in testing phases, but the next step may be to try it out i...

Self-docking spacecraft could be built with AI system similar to ChatGPT

Trio of mini moon rovers pass key tests ahead of upcoming lunar launch (photos)

The CADRE rovers, destined for the next Intuitive Machines mission to the moon, are able to work together thanks to cooperative software.

Trio of mini moon rovers pass key tests ahead of upcoming lunar launch (photos)

NASA enlists citizen scientists to help solve solar mysteries during the total solar eclipse 2024

The Eclipse Megamovie Project 2024 will enlist citizen scientists to photograph the total solar eclipse and solve the mystery of solar jets and plumes...

NASA enlists citizen scientists to help solve solar mysteries during the total solar eclipse 2024

'Like planning a giant wedding:' How NASA astronaut Anil Menon helped SpaceX with 1st U.S. splashdown in 45 years (exclusive)

In 2020, while COVID was at its height, two NASA astronauts splashed down in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for the first time ever. New agency astronaut Anil M...

'Like planning a giant wedding:' How NASA astronaut Anil Menon helped SpaceX with 1st U.S. splashdown in 45 years (exclusive)

Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7C II: Which should you buy?

Each marketed as its brand's 'smallest full-frame camera', we're comparing the Sony A7C II with the Canon EOS R8 to find out which one is worth invest...

Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7C II: Which should you buy?

Dark Energy Camera captures record-breaking image of a dead star's scattered remains

The Vela supernova remnant looks breathtaking in this image from the powerful DECam, revealing intricacies in debris that resulted from the destructio...

Dark Energy Camera captures record-breaking image of a dead star's scattered remains

Sky-Watcher 200P EQ5 telescope review

The Sky-Watcher 200P (with EQ5 mount) is a quality telescope to capture affordable, quality views of the universe.

Sky-Watcher 200P EQ5 telescope review

Scientists find black hole spaghettifying star remarkably close to Earth

Astronomers have discovered rather close evidence of a star being ripped apart and devoured by a supermassive black hole in a tidal disruption event.

Scientists find black hole spaghettifying star remarkably close to Earth

Giant Mars volcano discovered 'hiding' in plain sight

A giant volcano has been hiding in plain sight for decades in one of Mars' most iconic regions.

Giant Mars volcano discovered 'hiding' in plain sight

See Mercury at its best in the night sky this month

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we're in the midst of a fine "window of opportunity" for viewing Mercury in the evening sky throughout March.

See Mercury at its best in the night sky this month