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Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant storm may not be the original one discovered 350 years ago

Astronomer Giovanni Cassini observed Jupiter's 'Permanent Spot' in 1665, but new research suggests it's a different vortex from today's Great Red Spot...

Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant storm may not be the original one discovered 350 years ago

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)

Check out the new prologue video for the upcoming sci-fi RPG title, "Exodus."

New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)

DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams

Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adve...

DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams

4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

The construction of the monument and another beside it more than 4,000 years ago corresponds to a time of bitter cold.

4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Virgin Galactic shared an awe-inspiring video from the final flight of its VSS Unity space plane.

Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

15 top-tier sci-fi TV shows to enjoy with over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audience.

Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand soun...

The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

Summer will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (June 20) at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT) — the June Solstice. Here's what you need t...

June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it

A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the hor...

The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it

A massive black hole may be 'waking up' in a nearby galaxy

Astronomers have, for the first time, spotted a black hole in a nearby galaxy waking up from a deep slumber.

A massive black hole may be 'waking up' in a nearby galaxy

'ESA Space Bricks' landing at Lego Stores could help build real Artemis moon base

Scientists found the building bricks for moon bases in the toy store, and you can see them there, too. ESA researchers discovered more than inspiratio...

'ESA Space Bricks' landing at Lego Stores could help build real Artemis moon base

GOES-U satellite launch this month will bring a solar activity monitor to space

Just like with other tools, the more a coronagraph ages, the less reliable it gets. So, next month, NOAA's GOES-U will take to space a brand-new coron...

GOES-U satellite launch this month will bring a solar activity monitor to space

China selects 4th batch of astronaut candidates as part of 2030 moon landing goal

China has selected 10 new astronauts for training as part of its goal to put a crew on the moon by 2030, the country's human spaceflight agency announ...

China selects 4th batch of astronaut candidates as part of 2030 moon landing goal

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California

SpaceX launched 20 of its Starlink satellites from California on Tuesday night (June 18), ending a 10-day spaceflight drought for the company.

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California

Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.

The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere...

Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.

The Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 rises near the June solstice with an Antares encounter

When June 2024's Strawberry Moon is almost full, it will occult the bright star Antares.

The Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 rises near the June solstice with an Antares encounter

The GOES-U satellite will catch a ride to space on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket

NOAA's GOES-R series constellation will be complete in space with the launch of its GOES-U satellite at the end of June. This will mark the first time...

The GOES-U satellite will catch a ride to space on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket

NASA reschedules ISS spacewalk after astronaut experiences 'spacesuit discomfort'

NASA has rescheduled last week's EVA, which was called off only an hour before the astronauts were set to exit the station.

NASA reschedules ISS spacewalk after astronaut experiences 'spacesuit discomfort'

NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner will come back to Earth with its two astronauts no earlier than June 26. The four-day extension will allow for more thruster testin...

NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues