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A mountaintop observatory experienced a 'close encounter' in the shape of a cloud that some people associate with UFOs. The real-life explanation is far less alien.

Scientists found a huge field of hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise.

Within 24 hours of accessing the first stage of Australia’s newest supercomputing system, researchers have processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant.

What could more pivotal to NASA history than landing the first humans on Mars? As revealed in the season 3 finale of "For All Mankind," the answer could be much more terrestrial. Warning: spoilers.

Stargazers around the world captured some dazzling views of the Perseid meteor shower as it peaked overnight Friday and Saturday (Aug. 12-13)

Are you thinking of buying a camera? Here are some tips and tricks to help you save money on your next purchase.

China’s space station recently gained a new module and with it a pair of huge, solar energy-capturing “wings” that can rotate as the outpost orbits the Earth.

Check out the king of the planets meeting up with the moon on Aug. 14, throughout most of the night.

Look for Mars low on the eastern horizon Saturday (Aug. 13) as the Red Planet comes into the evening sky, shining with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.

New evidence suggests the culprit for the cosmic assault presented by cosmic rays may be the shock waves from exploding stars.

A massive sinkhole measuring more than 100 feet across has opened on mining land in Chile, according to the government's geology mining service.

The company says data so far from May's first epic helicopter snatch shows a lot of success, even though they let it go into the water.

The FCC opened a new inquiry Aug. 5 focusing on how space manufacturing may help the fight against space debris — or hinder it.

You can learn about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission science and watch its SLS megarocket roll to the launch pad in webcasts next week.

NASA's Aqua satellite photographed plumes of dust being drawn from Africa's Sahara Desert and sent across the Atlantic towards the United States and the Caribbean.

New research highlights a troubling problem with the concept of a cyclical universe that experiences infinite expansion and contraction, known as 'bouncing universe' models.

Tune in live as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, also the chair of the National Space Council, gives a speech on the commercial space sector today at 4:35 p.m. EDT (2035 GMT).

Scientists detected the most powerful gigantic jet lightning bolt — a lightning bolt that shoots up out of a cloud into the ionosphere — ever.

The "Star Trek" spinoff "Strange New Worlds" is the most watched Trek series on the streaming service Paramount Plus.

The last of four supermoons in a row rose Aug. 11, 2022 and generated gorgeous pictures.

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight on Aug. 12 and 13, unfortunately coinciding with this month’s full Sturgeon Moon.