NASA Unveils Design for Humanity’s Message Heading to Jupiter’s Moon Europa
When it launches in October, the agency’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that includes more than 2.6 million names submitted by…
When it launches in October, the agency’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that includes more than 2.6 million names submitted by…
NASA’s recent full-duration RS-25 engine hot fire test at Stennis Space Center marks a significant step in certifying new engines for the SLS rocket, intended…
A new crew launches to the space station… Graduating a new class of Artemis astronauts… And a group of tiny lunar-roving robots are ready to…
NASA’s newest Artemis astronauts were introduced in a ceremony, having completed rigorous training and being prepared for future missions including to the Moon and Mars,…
The enigmatic galaxy GN-z11 is one of the youngest ever observed. Delivering on its promise to transform our understanding of the early universe, the James…
Dark energy’s role in propelling the universe’s accelerated expansion presents a pivotal challenge in astrophysics, driving ongoing research and space missions dedicated to uncovering the…
Researchers have found water vapor in the disc around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life…
What are some skywatching highlights in March 2024? Jupiter plows through the Pleiades on March 14, a chance to spot Mercury at month’s end along…
Astronomers can use supercomputers to simulate the formation of galaxies from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago to the present day. But there are…
The Earthling Project brought together a collection of voices from across the globe, showcasing the diversity and spirit of humanity through crowdsourcing. On February 22,…
Researchers discovered why some white dwarfs remain luminous for billions of years: a core process where lighter crystals rise and denser liquids sink, balancing the…
Researchers studying the binary asteroid Mors-Somnus in the Kuiper Belt have used the James Webb Space Telescope to gather unique data on trans-Neptunian objects, offering…
Breakthrough discovery puts astronomers one step closer to solving the mystery of the origin of elements that are heavier than iron. An international team of…
It takes more than a galaxy merger to make a black hole grow and new stars form: machine learning shows cold gas is needed too…
ISS transitions with new crew learning the ropes, conducting crucial experiments, and a quartet preparing to depart after months in space. Four new flight engineers…
Researchers studying the Orion Nebula with the James Webb Space Telescope have found that massive stars’ ultraviolet radiation prevents the formation of giant planets in…
MIT geologists unlock the orientation of Martian rocks collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover. The “oriented” samples, the first of their kind from any planet, could…
The ice-covered Jovian moon generates 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours – enough to keep a million humans breathing for a day. Scientists with…