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See the stars of the Spring Triangle reach high in the sky this month
Within the stars of the Spring Triangle is the "Realm of the Galaxies," a veritable treasure trove of numerous star cities.
'Star Wars' spinoff 'Ahsoka' to premiere on Disney Plus on Aug. 23
Disney Plus releases August premiere date and new teaser trailer for "Ahsoka."
25 gorgeous nebula photos that capture the beauty of the universe
Nebulas — colorful clouds of expanding gas and dust — have long captivated stargazers with their beauty. Here are 25 of the most stunning nebulas in the universe.
Watch SpaceX launch 53 Starlink satellites early Monday
SpaceX will launch another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Monday morning (June 12), and you can watch the action live.
Naomi Watts marries Billy Crudup
"The Loudest Voice" actress Naomi Watts has confirmed she married "The Morning Show" star Billy Crudup.
Colo. police release body-cam footage of officer shooting Black teen
Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora, Colo., have released body-cam footage of a Black teen who was fatally shot by police nine days ago.
Brightest cosmic explosion of all time: How we may have solved the mystery of its puzzling persistence
First detected accidentally by US military satellites in the late 1960s, cosmic explosions known as gamma ray bursts (GRBs) have come to be understood as the brightest explosions in the...
Using photosynthesis for Martian occupation—while making space travel more sustainable
Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space—which could supplement life support systems on the moon and Mars.
Stephen Hawking wanted scientists to 'make black holes' on Earth. Physics says it's possible.
When Stephen Hawking and I visited the Large Hadron Collider, he hoped for an unexpected physics breakthrough. His dreams may not be impossible.
China breaks its rideshare record with 26-satellite launch (video)
A Chinese Lijian-1 solid-fuel rocket launched on Wednesday (June 7), carrying 26 satellites to orbit — a rideshare record for the country.
How do Mars rocks and riverbeds get their names? NASA explains (video)
A new NASA video explains why and how the features studied by the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers are named.
A chaotic star is inching toward a violent death as astronomers watch in real-time
Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have spotted a rare type of star evolving into a supernova right before their eyes.
NASA begins 60th round of space artifact awards for schools, museums
Fifteen years after NASA opened its space artifact archive to schools and museums, the program still has a lot to give. The agency is accepting applications for its 60th screening...
The first prehistoric wind instruments discovered in the Levant
Although the prehistoric site of Eynan-Mallaha in northern Israel has been thoroughly examined since 1955, it still holds some surprises for scientists. Seven prehistoric wind instruments known as flutes, recently...
China wants to launch a moon-orbiting telescope array as soon as 2026
China wants to put a small constellation of satellites in orbit around the moon to create a radio telescope that would open a "new window" into the universe.
How to watch a 'potentially hazardous' asteroid the size of Earth's tallest building zoom past the planet Sunday
A large, skyscraper-size asteroid will pass close to Earth Sunday night (June 11), missing our planet by a few million miles.
NASA astronauts deploy 5th roll-out solar array on spacewalk outside space station (video)
NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg deployed a new solar array outside the International Space Station during a spacewalk today (June 9).
Colombia reaches 6-month cease-fire deal with guerrilla group ELN
A 6-month ceasefire starting August 3 was announced Friday by Colombian President Gustavo Petro and ELN Commander Antonio Garcia.
SpaceX Starship problems likely to delay Artemis 3 moon mission to 2026, NASA says
NASA is worried that SpaceX's giant new Starship vehicle won't be ready to carry Artemis astronauts to the surface of the moon in late 2025, as currently planned.
See new supernova shine bright in stunning Pinwheel Galaxy photo
The Gemini North telescope turned its gaze toward the Pinwheel Galaxy, offering a crystal-clear view of a new supernova discovered in May 2023.
First satnav receiver designed to operate in lunar orbit delivered to satellite maker
The first satnav receiver designed to operate in lunar orbit has been delivered to satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd in the UK for integration aboard the Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft.
Unlocking early Earth chemistry: Salt-induced changes in polyester microdroplet structure
Billions of years ago, Earth was an extremely hostile planet with active volcanoes, a harsh atmosphere, and no life. This prebiotic Earth, however, was filled with a wide array of...
Largest explosion since the Big Bang was powered by a bizarre energy jet unlike any other
The enormous gamma-ray burst, called the Brightest Of All Time (or BOAT), may be powered by its strange jet structure, scientists say.
Long space flights could have greater effects on astronauts' brains
Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain.
Image: Hubble observes jellyfish galaxy JO206
The jellyfish galaxy JO206 trails across this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a colorful star-forming disk surrounded by a pale, luminous cloud of dust. A handful of...
Long space flights could have greater effects on astronauts' brains
Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain.
Proyecto One Sky lanza videos para planetarios destacando la importancia y la historia de la astronomia indigena
El Proyecto internacional One Sky (dirigido por el Centro de Astronomia 'Imiloa en Hawai'i y patrocinado por el Telescopio de Treinta Metros) realizo una serie de siete cortometrajes en formato...
Watch: Babyface performs hits during Tiny Desk Concert
Babyface performed "Take a Bow," "I'll Make Love to You" and other hits at an intimate show for NPR.