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"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers said.
Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.
Who knew a Martian meteorite could be so pretty?
Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.
This finding offers fresh insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and other celestial bodies.
Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?
Gliese 12 b has been described as "the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date".
Just think of it as a waterfall into oblivion.
New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.
The sun's magnetic field originates near its surface, which could enhance our ability to predict disruptive solar storms.
A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.
Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.
Previous theories don't hold water for some.
This is just one of the "sci-fi" projects NASA is working on now.
Astronomers have found some hot magnetized gas swirling around our galaxy's center.
Io's lava lake is specular and reflects light like obsidian glass.
Something intriguing has been found just 47 light-years from Earth.
The Lunar Cruiser can support a two-person crew for 30 days. Everything they need is inside.
If confirmed, this would be the first rainbow-type phenomenon observed outside of our solar system.
The Moon faced tremendous geological upheavals during its dramatic formation.
The lunar south pole is known for its deadly environment conditions. To explore this region our astronauts need a robust moon car.
Scientists thought dark energy was constant. This groundbreaking study suggests otherwise.
Some stars in the chaotic heart of the Milky Way consume one another and it makes them look young again.
Artemis 3, the first mission to carry humans to the Moon in almost 50 years, could also help advance agriculture on the lunar surface.
Researchers are gaining new insights from protoplanetary disks.
It's possible that most habitable planets in the Milky Way are tidally locked.
Climate change is now altering how we keep time.
Here is your guide to the 2024 solar spectacle.
A planet's atmosphere would need to contain at least 16 percent oxygen to support fire.
Noctis Mons marks a monumental volcanic discovery on Mars, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's geology.
Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.
The Clipper's metal plate is much like the Voyager golden records meant to introduce planet Earth and its Earthlings to alien civilizations.
The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.
Europa produces about 100 times less oxygen than previously estimated.
Some stars start consuming parts of their solar systems. They're called "cannibal stars."
From hidden giant to galactic groove machine, the Radcliffe Wave is shaking up our understanding of the Milky Way, one cosmic sway at a time
Researchers have dramatically narrowed down the possible location of the elusive Planet X, a massive, yet undiscovered member of our solar system.
The LignoSat probe aims to tackle air pollution for defunct satellites — but it has other perks.
Oh, you thought the Sun was big? That's cute.
We may all be aliens.
Could this be last call for the spacecraft?
NASA's Perseverance rover captures Phobos eclipsing the sun on Mars.
Could this be how water ended up on Earth?
Space is space... but coffee is coffee.
Black holes may be less cosmic villains and more like co-creators in the early universe.
Mimas just became a much more interesting moon.
Moonquakes shake up plans for human settlements.
Researchers found a new "super-Earth" sitting in its star's goldilock zone. Could it harbor life?
When the JWST was launched, we were promised amazing photos. Well, we got amazing photos.
Japan is now officially part of an elite Moon-landing club.
