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What caused Mars' most powerful quake? Geologists surprised by what was at fault

This marsquake opens up a can of tectonic worms.

Paving the way to the moon: How lasers could build roads on lunar soil

We're inching closer to Moon bases.

Gems in the Sky: James Webb Telescope Discovers Quartz in an Exoplanet's Atmosphere

It's the first time something like this has been discovered.

Martian caves could be key to colonizing the Red Planet

Mars is bombarded by a ton of radiation. But cave entrances block most of these dangerous rays.

NASA shares glimpse of recovered bits of asteroid Bennu -- and it’s packed with carbon and water

The materials are currently being examined at a special lab in Texas

Satellite data shows New York City is sinking -- and it's not just because of the skyscrapers

No, it’s not because of the recent flooding.

FCC issues first-ever space littering fine. What this means for the future of satellites

The U.S. fines a TV company for mishandling a satellite, setting a precedent for space debris penalties.

The Solar System's smallest planet may be getting even smaller

Mercury is only slightly larger than our own Moon.

Did life thrive beyond Earth? AI technique may provide some answers

It reveals a sample’s biological or non-biological origin with 90% accuracy

James Webb detects carbon, a crucial ingredient of life, on Jupiter's icy moon Europa

Upcoming space missions next year plan to take an even closer look at Europa.

Electrons from Earth may be forming water on the moon

Our solar system is a pretty interesting place.

Parker Solar Probe flies through intense solar eruption and captures everything on camera

Parker sees a powerful coronal mass ejection 'vacuum up' space dust.

Losing our dark skies is so problematic there's now a name for it: noctalgia

Do you miss the ability to see a dark sky?

Webb telescope finds carbon-based molecules in the atmosphere of a water planet. Could this be a sign of life?

This raises prospects about potentially habitable worlds elsewhere in the universe

Scientists may have found the closest black hole to Earth, just 150-light-years away

The new study could have far-reaching implications on how black holes form.

Perseverance rover made enough oxygen on Mars to keep a dog alive for 10 hours

A breakthrough device on Mars is a breath of fresh air for future human exploration.

India's lunar lander recorded first moonquake in decades

This could give researchers important clues to the inner workings of the Earth.

Scientists believe an Earth-sized planet could be hiding in our own Solar System

It’s not the hypothesized giant Planet Nine

New AI can make 'zoom and enhance' satellite imagery, making it sharper and more useful

This could be a game changer for satellite monitoring.

You can grow trees that have been to the Moon. Here's how

It’s part of a project to connect space exploration with life on Earth.

Cosmic 'cannonballs' may explain mystery of fast-switching pulsar

Astronomers illuminate strange pulsar behavior.

How to see the October 'Ring of Fire' annular eclipse

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice!

Man-made satellites may be hiding hazardous asteroids

Could we miss an asteroid because of our own satellites?

NASA reveals first pollution maps from its new space instrument

NASA isn't just keeping an eye on space -- with satellites, it's also keeping an eye on Earth.

Record-breaking "failed star" that's neither star nor planet is hotter than the Sun

This brown dwarf is absolutely sizzling.

Could life in space mess up astronauts' immune systems? It's complicated

T cells in microgravity simulated conditions seem to be less prepared to fight infections.

Why India landing a spacecraft near the Moon's South Pole is such a historic moment

First images shared hours after the landing reveal a pockmarked surface

Where does solar wind come from? The Solar Orbiter spacecraft points to plasma jets as likely source

Scientsits believe tiny plasma jets are the likely sources of solar wind, shedding light on a longstanding astronomical puzzle.

We can probably start a Mars colony with only 22 people

The minimum number of people may be even lower — but only if the participants are mentally stable.

The 2023 Blue Moon will be a supermoon combo not seen again in our lifetimes

Get ready for an extraordinary sight on August 30—the rare convergence of a supermoon and blue moon in the night sky.]

James Webb finds a literal question mark in space. Is this a quest?

A cosmic structure shaped like a question mark is sparking debates on social media.

Mars may have had wet seasons and flash floods

Could mud cracks have meant seasonal climate patterns on the Red Planet?

Why have Neptune's clouds vanished? Scientists find intriguing link to Sun cycle

In a surprising turn, Neptune's usually prominent clouds have mysteriously dissipated, unveiling an unexpected connection to the solar cycle.

Most distant star ever detected is a million times brighter than the Sun

NASA's Webb Telescope zooms in on the most distant star ever detected, offering insights into the universe's early days.

Dust floating inside the International Space Station is contaminated with potentially harmful chemicals

New study exposes alarming contaminants aboard the ISS.

NASA showcases three mini autonomous rovers that will explore the Moon by themselves

A trio of mini rovers is set to showcase NASA's cutting-edge autonomous exploration, as they independently perform tasks on the lunar surface.

Scientists detect the highest-energy light shining from the Sun. It's a trillion times brighter than normal

Unexpectedly high-energy gamma rays were recently detected emanating from the sun.

New algorithm is a game changer when it comes to discovering near-Earth asteroids

While astronomers can find more "potentially hazardous" asteroids, don't run for cover just yet.

Huge solar flare hits Earth, Mars, and the Moon all at the same time. What does this mean for astronauts?

Simultaneous solar measurements on different worlds aid scientists in understanding space radiation's impact on astronauts.

It’s still out there. NASA detects signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact

The probe is currently some 20 billion kilometers away from Earth.

NASA awards contract for nuclear-powered rocket that could halve trip to Mars

Nuclear propulsion could cut a trip to Mars to just 3 to 4 months.

The tallest mountain in the solar system could have been an island surrounded by water

Olympus Mons could have been a volcanic island in the middle of a now-vanished Martian ocean.

Stars have two types of twinkling -- and you can hear one of them

They're not exactly jamming, but stars can actually be heard if you listen carefully.

James Webb detects water vapor in planet-forming disk of young star

Scientists are learning how water may be available during the formation of terrestrial planets, potentially increasing their chances of habitability.

Swarm of boulders found surrounding Dimorphos after DART impact

The spreading boulders look like a slowly expanding group of bees.

What will happen if people start having sex in space?

Ready or not, sex in space will be happening within the decade.

Astronomers may have just found mysterious 'dark stars' powered by dark matter

Although they're called dark stars, these objects are supposed to be brighter than entire galaxies.

Many planets also have auroras -- and they all probably form the same way as on Earth

The BepiColombo mission found some enlightening things on Mercury.

Coldest radio-emitting star is colder than a camp fire

The ultracool brown dwarf is colder than a campfire.

The universe may be twice as old as we thought: a venerable 26.7 billion years

A new study challenges the age of our universe and offers insight into early galaxies)

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