Science February 28 Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.
Travel February 28 7 planets will be on display tonight but you only have a short window to see the stunning sight A spectacular solar display will be seen on Friday, Feb. 28, as seven planets will be visible through binoculars, a telescope or even the naked eye during the evening's full "planet parade."
VIDEO February 17 New study finds extraterrestrial human-like life forms may be more likely Penn State professor Jason Wright joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss new research into life on other planets.
Mars September 29 10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and more continues today.
AIR AND SPACE September 23 Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests A bold new study in Physical Review suggests that a wobble detected in Mars' orbit could be the result of dark matter made up of primordial black holes.
Planets July 25 NASA telescope discovers Jupiter-like exoplanet that takes more than 100 years to orbit its star The Webb Space Telescope found a gas giant similar to Jupiter, but six times as massive, orbiting the star Epsilon Indi A. It takes this planet more than a century to complete an orbit.
NASA June 13 NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.
Planets May 9 Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.
LIFESTYLE April 17 Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.
Mars March 15, 2024 Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.
SCIENCE January 29, 2024 Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.
LIFESTYLE January 16, 2024 Witness the mesmerizing conjunction of the moon and Venus in space Explore the moon and Venus' conjunction, along with the intricacies of astronomy, astrology and the profound connection between humanity and the cosmos.
This Day in History January 7, 2024 On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.
Planets December 10, 2023 Mercury study offers new twist on possibility of life on other planets New studies on the presence and composition of salt glaciers on Mercury suggest more potential for life in extremely harsh environments, similar to Earth settings like Arizona.
Planets December 1, 2023 'Too massive for its star': Scientists discover enormous planet that changes what we know about red dwarfs Scienstists have discovered a planet circling a a red dwarf. The enormous mass of the planet compared to its host star is forcing scientists to reconsider current theories.
Digital Originals November 6, 2023 Saturn's rings are disappearing, will be invisible from Earth in 2025 Saturn's rings are mostly made up of ice, asteroids, comets and moon fragments. In May 2025, the massive celestial loops will be effectively invisible to the human eye.
VIDEO November 3, 2023 Astronauts reveal key 'advantages' of working with SpaceX and private sector Commercial spaceflight companies like SpaceX have made space travel more accessible, and allow more research for future missions to the moon and Mars, astronauts said.
VIDEO September 15, 2023 NASA says there is no evidence UFOs have alien origins Harvard Professor Avi Loeb on the questions surrounding UFOs after NASA claims there is no connection to aliens
SCIENCE September 11, 2023 Red Planet breakthrough: NASA generates enough oxygen on Mars to keep small dog alive for 10 hours In a potential breakthrough for future exploration on Mars, NASA says it has generated enough oxygen for a small dog to survive on the Red Planet for 10 hours.
Astronomy August 8, 2023 Stargazing: Spot stars in the night sky with these tips There is a little bit of technique and preparation involved when it comes to stargazing. Camping will offer a star-filled sky experience throughout a clear night.
NASA August 2, 2023 Space station experiment aimed at enabling heat, air conditioning for long-term space habitats A Purdue University experiment sent to the space station Tuesday onboard an Antares rocket could provide an understanding into heating and air condition in space.
NASA July 29, 2023 Hubble Space Telescope sees planet around red dwarf star getting hiccups NASA says astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have witnessed a young planet around a red dwarf star 32 light-years from Earth getting the "hiccups."
NASA June 24, 2023 James Webb Space Telescope diminishes possibility of life on distant exoplanet Data from NASA's James Webb Telescope shows that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c has either zero or very little atmosphere and the possibility of life is slim.
SCIENCE June 18, 2023 NASA’s Juno spacecraft captures photo of lightning glow on Jupiter during close fly-by of gas giant world NASA on Thursday released a photo of lightning on Jupiter's north pole taken by the spacecraft Juno during an orbiting mission in 2020.
SCIENCE June 18, 2023 Moon in solar system has elements needed to support life: scientists Scientists studying data collected by NASA's Cassini mission found Saturn's moon Enceladus has the necessary materials to make it habitable.
Uranus May 27, 2023 NASA researchers make observation of Uranus polar cyclone in first photos Using ground-based telescopes to examine radio waves, NASA scientists have found strong evidence of a polar cyclone on the ice giant Uranus for the first time.
NASA May 16, 2023 NASA’s Juno spacecraft will fly by Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io In the latest of more than 50 flybys, NASA's Juno spacecraft is slated to pass Jupiter's volcanic moon Io on Tuesday. The agency said this will be the closest flyby to date.
Saturn May 5, 2023 The rings of Saturn are falling in on the planet as icy rain, scientists say Scientists say that Saturn's rings are falling in on the planet as icy rain due to the gas giant's intense gravity. Saturn's rings are made of pieces of comets, asteroids or moons.
AIR AND SPACE May 4, 2023 Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate For the first time, astronomer have observed the first direct evidence of a dying and ancient sun-like star devouring an exoplanet – a possible window into our solar system's future.
VIDEO April 25, 2023 Black holes seen grabbing wayward stars in 3D simulation At Northwestern University, astrophysicists conducted a simulation in which black holes can be seen "taking bites" out of stars — then spitting out the remains "like messy toddlers." Check out this mesmerizing video showing 3D computer simulations!
