Water vapor observed sublimating from tiny chunks of rock within planet-forming disks is a sign that a process called "pebble accretion" kickstarts the birth of new worlds.
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NASA's exoplanet-hunting telescope spies 8 'super-Earths'
Astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have identified eight new super-Earths that orbit close to their host stars.
Evidence of alien life may exist in the fractures of icy moons around Jupiter and Saturn
Researchers searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life are investigating the geological faults of Saturn’s largest icy moon, Titan, and Jupiter’s largest moon, Ganymede.
Betelgeuse may be the result of a 'quiet' star merger
Astronomers developed a sophisticated computer simulation to explore whether or not strange star Betelgeuse may be the result of a merger between two smaller stars.
India's Aditya-L1 sun probe spots 1st high-energy solar flare
India's newly launched Aditya-L1 sun-studying mission has already captured its first glimpse of a solar flare in high-energy X-rays.
NASA powers up Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft ahead of 2024 moon mission
The Orion for Artemis 2, humanity's first lunar mission in 50 years, powered on successfully on Nov. 6. It will carry four astronauts around the moon no earlier than 2024.
Good news, everyone! Hulu renews 'Futurama' for 2 more seasons
Hulu just approved two more seasons of 'Futurama,' taking the beloved animated series through season 14.
Surprise! China's space station has a 3rd, mini robotic arm. Watch it in action (video)
Inside the Tiangong space station's Mengtian experiment module, there's a small, dextrous arm that can assist astronauts' everyday activities, Chinese broadcaster CCTV revealed.
Meet Enif, the Nose of the Winged Horse
Enif, the nose of Pegasus, is a supergiant star and the brightest member of the constellation. Find out more about this star and its place in our skies.
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' will get a choose-your-own-adventure graphic novel
IDW hosted a 'Star Trek' comics panel at NYCC 2023, where the publisher revealed a 'Lower Decks' choose-your-own adventure graphic novel, as well as the 'Sons of Star Trek' sequel series.
TikTok-viral astronaut star projector 15% off pre-Black Friday
The Aukyo astronaut star projector — viral on TikTok — is currently 15% off on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
What Can Slime Mold Teach Us About the Universe?
What can slime molds tell us about the large-scale structure of the Universe and the evolution of galaxies? These things might seem incongruous, yet both are part of nature, and Earthly slime molds seem to have something to tell us about the Universe itself. Vast filaments of gas threading their way through the Universe have a lot in common with slime molds and their tubular networks.
Space weather is a growing threat. This new NASA center aims to help protect us
Space is a dangerous place, especially when it comes to high-energy particles, and intense solar activity can pose threats to people and technology on Earth.
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
Scientists have predicted for a long time that elements with around 164 protons could have a relatively long half-life, or even be stable.
Astronauts Could Wear a Device to Prevent Disorientation in Space
A recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology examines how vibrating wearable devices, known as vibrotactors, can be used to help astronauts cope with spatial disorientation when in space, which results from the lack of gravitational cues, or natural sensory perceptions, they are accustomed to using when on Earth and despite the rigorous training the astronauts undergo to combat the symptoms of spatial disorientation. This study was conducted by a team of researchers at Brandeis University and holds the potential to help develop more efficient methods to combat spatial disorientation, especially with long-term missions to the Moon, and even Mars.
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover celebrates 4,000 'sols' on the Red Planet
As NASA's Curiosity rover passes 4,000 'sols,' or Martian days, on the Red Planet, a Space.com reporter who began work in 2012 reflects on what that means.
Where is the best place to see the April 2024 total solar eclipse?
Here's everything you need to know about selecting the best viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Black Friday space gift ideas: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera deals and more
We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.
Curiosity has Seen its 4,000th Martian Sunrise
Not to make anyone feel old, but it’s been over 11 years since NASA’s Curiosity Rover landed on Mars. The rover has now seen the sun rise on Mars over 4,000 times. During this time, the rover has driven almost 32 kilometers on Mars, making its way up the flanks of Mount Sharp while studying the ancient history of water on Mars.
See bright Venus and the crescent moon light up the early morning sky on Nov. 9
The two brightest objects in the night sky — dazzling Venus and a lovely waning crescent moon — will be the chief celestial attraction in the predawn sky on Thursday, Nov. 9.
'A City on Mars' is a reality check for anyone dreaming about life on the Red Planet
Ecologist Kelly Weinersmith discusses important unanswered questions about human space settlement in her new book, "A City on Mars."
