Newly Discovered Near-Earth Asteroid Will Safely Be at Its Closest to the Planet on Friday

SPACE 03.18.2023 00:57 AM

Asteroid 2023 EY was just recently discovered and is expected to be at its closest to Earth, just 62% of the distance between the Moon and the planet. Read the article to learn more.

Extraterrestrial Life Potentially Exists in the 'Terminator Zone' of Distant Exoplanets, Study Suggests

03.17.2023 06:00 AM

The "terminator zone" is a ring on exoplanets that have one side always facing its star and one side that is always dark. Check out how extraterrestrial life could potentially exist on this site.

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Spotted Two Pairs of Supermassive Black Holes on Collision Course

03.17.2023 04:10 AM

Using NASA's NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists found two pairs of supermassive black holes on the verge of colliding for the first time. Read the article to learn more details.

Solar Eruption on the Sun's Far Side Was Powerful Enough For Earth To Pick Up Shockwaves

03.17.2023 01:35 AM

The CME from the sun's far side was strong enough for the shockwaves to reach the earth's side of the sun. Read to learn more.

165-foot Asteroid Estimated To Hit Earth in 2046 Now Highly Unlikely To Hit the Planet, NASA Says

03.16.2023 14:01 PM

Asteroid 2023 DW had a one-in-600 chance of destroying an entire city on Valentine's Day in 2046, but it is now predicted to fly by Earth without colliding with the planet. Read the article to learn more details.

NASA Unveils Sleek Spacesuit for Future Moonwalkers; How Does It Differ From Existing Extravehicular Mobility Unit?

03.16.2023 06:00 AM

The new spacesuit for astronauts of future Moon missions is developed by Axion Space Inc. and will be an upgrade from the ones used in NASA's Apollo missions. Check them out in this article.

62,000-mile-tall Plasma Wall Captured in a Stunningly Detailed New Photo of the Sun

03.16.2023 04:08 AM

A gigantic wall of falling plasma, called polar crown prominence, was just captured in a photograph by an astrophotographer. Check the breathtaking detail in this article.

Is Venus Volcanically Active? Data from NASA's Magellan Mission Reveal Evidence of Lava Flows, Eruptions

03.16.2023 01:17 AM

Upon examining two images of a region in Venus that were taken eight months apart, specialists were able to pinpoint signs of volcanic activity. Read to learn more.

Five Planets Expected in Large Planetary Alignment This Month; Here's How to Watch Them

03.16.2023 00:41 AM

Seeing five planets align is more uncommon than witnessing two or three planets in line. Check out this article to know how to watch the large planetary alignment this month.

Glacier Spotted Close to Mars' Equator; Water Ice Could Be Present at Low Latitudes on the Red Planet

03.15.2023 21:32 PM

The glacier spotted near Mars' equator was actually a salt deposit, not ice. Read to learn more.

Beating Human Heart Tissue on Its Way to International Space Station via SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft

03.15.2023 09:39 AM

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is carrying tissue-based models of the human heart to the International Space Station for research. Read the article to learn more details.

Fake Moon Photos Produced by Samsung's S20 Ultra Series? Space Zoom Feature Explained

03.15.2023 09:00 AM

Samsung was accused of faking moon photos captured by its S20 Ultra series. Read the article for the full story.

First Edition of Nicolaus Copernicus' Book Could Cost $2.5 Million; How Did It Revolutionize Astronomy?

03.15.2023 07:00 AM

There are only 277 known copies of Copernicus' book worldwide and the rare manuscript could fetch up to $2.5 million next month as it goes on sale. Check out why it is considered to be a controversial book in the past.

James Webb Space Telescope Spotted a Massive Star 30 Times Bigger Than Sun in Rare Phase Before Going Supernova

03.15.2023 05:00 AM

A star in the Wolf-Rayet phase, a prelude before the supernova, was captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Read the article for the full story.

NASA Captures Unusual Circular Sand Dunes on Mars, Sparking Interest Among Astronomers Worldwide

03.15.2023 04:15 AM

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has snapped pictures of the bizarre sand dunes on Mars that are almost perfectly round. Check it out in this article to learn more.