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Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets' rapid and efficient births.

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

A new interpretation of the famous Drake equation finds little reason to be optimistic about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

NOAA satellites in orbit have recorded real-time views of Hurricane Ernesto as it made landfall in Bermuda before sailing through the Atlantic.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe swung by the moon for a "gravity assist" on Monday (Aug. 19), and it snapped photos to commemorate the historic encounter.

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

Telescopes caught a glimpse of Europe's JUICE probe as it swings by Earth and the moon for a gravitational assist on its way to explore Jupiter's icy moons.

A history of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation in the 'Alien' franchise.

Researchers from universities across China are testing out their designs for rovers for exploring the moon and Mars.

NASA's Perseverance rover didn't find organic matter within the rocks, but scientists will keep looking.

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

The astonishing scene played out over an 11th Century Corfe Castle, U.K., overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

Doritos is launching a new limited-edition flavor with an out-of-this-world mission to make space history while supporting an important cause.

A recent study confirms a European rock formation likely holds the clues to what was once a "snowball Earth."

A ranking of the six solo Superman movies from worst to best.

Developed by the Dutch Black Hole Consortium, the Black Hole Finder app allows the public to help sort through thousands of images to identify potential targets of interest.

Archaeology sites buried under the earth are vulnerable to climate change and urban sprawl. Satellites might be able to help monitor the impact of these issues, a study suggests.

Don't miss the stunning Supermoon Blue Moon rise above the sea in this free livestream, courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.

Pocket-sized and portable, the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB waterproof binoculars are perfect for hiking and traveling.

A preview of "Star Trek: Discovery The Final Season" Blu-ray and limited edition Steelbook release