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The Biggest Alien Planet Discoveries of 2019
From a world with three suns in its sky to lots of possibly habitable real estate, the past year has seen some incredible exoplanet discoveries. Here are 10 of the...
Waiting for Betelgeuse: what's up with the tempestuous star?
Have you noticed that Orion the Hunter—one of the most iconic and familiar of the wintertime constellations—is looking a little… different as of late? The culprit is its upper shoulder...
China to complete Beidou competitor to GPS with new launches
China said Friday its Beidou Navigation Satellite System that emulates the U.S. Global Positioning System will be competed with the launch of its final two satellites in the first half...
Satellite constellations: Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe
A mission to launch thousands of satellites is about to begin, but scientists say this could affect astronomy.
Mars, meteors and a mission to the sun: What stargazers can look forward to in 2020
While there’s no crystal ball to tell us what the next amazing new discoveries will be in 2020, there are some events that you can look forward to in space....
Famous birthdays for Dec. 27: Gerard Depardieu, Timothee Chalamet
Actor Gerard Depardieu turns 71 and actor Timothee Chalamet turns 24, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 27.
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic has near triple-double in return from ankle injury
Dallas Mavericks star forward Luka Doncic shook off his sprained right ankle and returned to the starting lineup Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs.
'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Thrills Skywatchers Around the World (and in Space, Too!)
The moon crossed the face of the in a dazzling "ring of fire" solar eclipse Thursday (Dec. 26) to the delight of potentially millions of spectators around the world. Even...
New algorithms help laser-guided telescopes spot small pieces of space junk
Thanks to a new set of algorithms, laser-guided telescopes can now spot especially small pieces of space litter.
Russia launches Novosibirsk, its newest, most advanced nuclear-powered submarine
Naval officials have launched Moscow's latest nuclear-powered submarine, described as the most advanced multipurpose sub in the Russian fleet.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' tops Christmas box office with $35M
Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" was the No. 1 film on Christmas Day in North America, earning an estimated $35 million.
Jamie Foxx to receive Spotlight Award at Palm Springs Film Festival
"Just Mercy" star Jamie Foxx will receive the Spotlight Award, Actor, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January.
Queen Elizabeth Echoes Apollo 11 Moon Landing in Christmas Message
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 moon landing in her annual Christmas message to the world on Wednesday (Dec. 25).
South Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Philippines see final solar eclipse of decade
The sun and moon gave the Earth its final solar eclipse of the 2010s on Thursday, which was seen across parts of Indonesia, southern India, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Hello, Venus! Parker Solar Probe Makes Second Planetary Flyby.
The sun is right there in the name of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, but a second mission of opportunity may make the spacecraft just as vital to Venus scientists as...
NASA's Decade in Space: The Highs and Lows of the US Space Agency's 2010s
On Earth and in space, NASA had a busy decade in the 2010s.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' tops Christmas box office with $35M
Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" was the No. 1 film on Christmas Day in North America, earning an estimated $35 million.
Swirling Magnetic Fields Hint at Origins of Spiral Galaxy Shapes
The formation of spiral galaxies remains an open question in astronomy, but a new study offers a fresh look into how these structures emerge -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Christmas ghosts haunt Trump at Mar-a-Lago
On Christmas Eve, the spirit of Charles Dickens descended on Mar-a-Lago.
The 'ring of fire' eclipse witnessed across Asia
Crowds have gathered to watch the 'once in a lifetime' eclipse in a number of countries.
Famous birthdays for Dec. 26: Chris Daughtry, Jared Leto
Musician Chris Daughtry turns 40 and actor Jared Leto turns 47, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 26.
U.S. expects to rocket ahead in space during 2020
Launching astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time in almost a decade is the most anticipated space event planned for 2020, along with growth of global satellite networks for...
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse to darken sky over India, Philippines Thursday
Saturday's solstice may have marked the shortest day of the year across Asia, but Thursday may be the darkest day of the year as a solar eclipse causes the day...
A 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Occurs This Christmas! How to Watch Online.
The last solar eclipse of 2019, a so-called "ring of fire" eclipse, occurs Thursday (Dec. 26) in the Eastern Hemisphere. You can watch it live online today, Dec. 25, like...
Inter Miami signs D Denso Ulysse, G Drake Callender
David Beckham's Major League Soccer squad Inter Miami CF has signed defender Denso Ulysse and goalie Drake Callender.
How 'The Nutcracker' Choreographer Inspired the Name of Mercury's Tutu-Like Crater
"The Nutcracker" choreographer Balanchine's ballet "Serenade" inspired Brett Denevi, Deputy Instrument Scientist on the Mercury Dual Imaging System on MESSENGER, to name the impact crater after the artist.
Happy Holidays from Space! Astronauts Send Christmas Cheer to Earth in Video
Holiday spirit fills the International Space Station as astronauts prepare to celebrate Christmas in space.
Probe into Michigan State's handling of Larry Nassar suspended
State Attorney General Dana Nessel suspended a nearly two-year-long criminal investigation into Michigan State University's handling of complaints against former professor and disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.