Scientists have found a chemical signature that hints at ancient life on Mars. But other possible explanations remain.
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Eta Carinae's epic supernova explosion comes to life in new visualization
Data from three space telescopes help tell the story of the supernova.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission explained in photos
The spacecraft will fly around the moon in 2022 to get ready for future astronaut missions.
5,000 possible alien worlds in less than 4 years for NASA planet-hunting mission
t's been a busy four years for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the scientists who seek planets in its data.
Making a splash in a lava sea
Volcanoes, impact craters, tectonic faults, river channels and a lava sea: a vast amount of information is captured in a relatively small area in this geologically rich new image from ESA’s Mars Express.
On the pull
Image: On the pull
Photos: Atlas 5 rocket flies on ULA’s first mission of 2022
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket took off Jan. 21 from Cape Canaveral, climbing off of launch pad 41 with thrust from its Russian-made RD-180 main engine and a single Northrop Grumman solid rocket booster to carry two U.S. military satellites into orbit.
Missing Mass? Not on our Watch—Dr. Paul Sutter Explains Dark Matter
Do you have a few minutes to spare and a thirst for knowledge about one of the greater mysteries of the Universe? Then head on over to ArsTechnica and check out the new series they’re releasing titled Edge of Knowledge, starring none other than Dr. Paul Sutter. In what promises to be an enlightening journey, Dr. Sutter will guide viewers through an eight-episode miniseries that explores the mysteries of the cosmos, such as black holes, the future of climate change, the origins of life, and (for their premiere episode) Dark Matter!
NASA's Artemis 1 lunar mission finishes countdown test
The agency hopes to send the uncrewed mission around the moon later this year, in preparation for future astronaut missions.
Virtual Telescope Project captures a view of the James Webb Space Telescope at its final destination
It's orbiting in the bowl of the Big Dipper, from the perspective of Earth.
Amazing photos of Comet Leonard in the night sky
Astrophotographers captured incredible views of the celestial visitor.
Starlink Satellites Don't Impact Science (Yet)
A new study of Starlink satellites’ impact on astronomy gives the community cause for both relief and concern.
Best Nikon cameras for 2022
These are the best Nikon cameras you can buy right now, from budget-friendly right up to iconic flagships
In photos: Michael Strahan's launch into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard
See the 'Good Morning America' host and former football star touch down after a spaceflight.
Be just like Boba Fett with Hasbro's wicked Star Wars Nerf EE-3 Carbine Blaster
Hasbro has taken the wrapper off its new Nerf LMTD "Star Wars" Boba Fett EE-3 Blaster.
Mars' suspected underground lake could be just volcanic rock, new study finds
A suspected Martian underground lake is probably volcanic rock masquerading as water, according to a new study.
DJI Ryze Tello review
A small drone with big ideas, and a few tricks up its sleeve, which could just make it the best value UAV in its class for beginners
A look into Boba Fett’s ship and gadgets
Star Wars’ most infamous bounty hunter, Boba Fett, is just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but his tools of destruction aren’t simple at all.
Can you see stars in light polluted skies?
Light pollution id the enemy of astronomers, but it is possible to pick out some stars even in the largest cities
Axiom Space plans to build a movie studio module for the International Space Station by 2024
Film crosses the final frontier as movies set in space could be filmed in orbit by 2024.
Titan Books salutes 'Star Wars' heroes in new 45th anniversary collector edition
Titan Books is releasing a new anniversary volume on Feb. 15 titled "Star Wars Insider: The Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes."