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Observe the sun in detail and save 25% on Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars

Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars are specialists for solar observation and now they're 25% off on Amazon

Observe the sun in detail and save 25% on Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars

A comet approaching Earth could become brighter than the stars this fall

By the end of this summer, we may have a good idea as to whether we'll have a bright naked-eye comet gracing our early autumn evening sky, known as C/...

A comet approaching Earth could become brighter than the stars this fall

SpaceX launching next-gen US spy satellites early May 22

SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office's "proliferated architecture" early Wednesday morning...

SpaceX launching next-gen US spy satellites early May 22

Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought

NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space...

Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought

Best binoculars for long distance viewing 2024

The best binoculars for long distance viewing have high magnification, quality optics and excel for stargazing or wildlife observation — here are our ...

Best binoculars for long distance viewing 2024

Stars give tiny planets a gravitational 'squeeze' to strip away their atmospheres

Modeling distant planets has revealed that tidal forces generated by their parent stars can combine with intense radiation bombardment and strip away ...

Stars give tiny planets a gravitational 'squeeze' to strip away their atmospheres

Young 'cotton candy' exoplanet the size of Jupiter may be shrinking into a super-Earth

Astronomers have found that one of the lightest exoplanets ever seen, the young 'cotton candy' world V1298 Tau b, may be shrinking from the size of Ju...

Young 'cotton candy' exoplanet the size of Jupiter may be shrinking into a super-Earth

Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail

Scientists are diving into the mystery of the missing storm in Earth's magnetotail, which refers to our planet's magnetic field tail.

Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail

SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)

SpaceX just fueled up its giant Starship rocket, checking another box ahead of the vehicle's fourth test flight.

SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)

We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years

The auroral displays that wowed observers around the world two weekends ago may have been among the strongest such light shows since record-keeping be...

We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years

Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life

These samples are uniquely important for return to Earth for further study.

Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life

'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)

Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it...

'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)

What did Noa see in the telescope in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?'

An examination of the space clues that are open for discussion in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

What did Noa see in the telescope in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?'

How to watch bright red star Antares disappear behind the moon on May 23

For the third time this year, the bright red star Antares will be occulted or hidden by the moon on Thursday, May 23.

How to watch bright red star Antares disappear behind the moon on May 23

Solar storm frenzy of May 2024 was strong enough to affect the deep sea

Ocean Networks Canada's (ONC) deep-sea observatories recorded disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field.

Solar storm frenzy of May 2024 was strong enough to affect the deep sea

From tails to (umbilical) arms, the hidden details in Lego's new Artemis SLS rocket

What do two dinosaur tails, four beehives and 88 faucets have to do with a rocket designed to fly astronauts to the moon? They are hidden details in t...

From tails to (umbilical) arms, the hidden details in Lego's new Artemis SLS rocket

How do 'moving rulers shrink'? The strange physics behind special relativity

Special relativity is beyond weird. Among its many statements are that moving clocks run slow and that moving rulers shrink. But how are we supposed t...

How do 'moving rulers shrink'? The strange physics behind special relativity

Blue Origin launches 1st crewed spaceflight since August 2022 (video)

Blue Origin sent six people to the final frontier today (May 19) on the company's first crewed spaceflight since August 2022.

Blue Origin launches 1st crewed spaceflight since August 2022 (video)

'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' at 25: Who are the angels on the moons of Iego?

An examination of the angels of the moons of Iego from "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" on the iconic film's 25th anniversary.

'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' at 25: Who are the angels on the moons of Iego?

Everything we know about 'A Quiet Place: Day One'

A Quiet Place is expanding its universe with an ambitious prequel.

Everything we know about 'A Quiet Place: Day One'