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Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests

A new study suggests an earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.5 or 8 shook the Indian subcontinent 2,500 years ago, changing the course of the Ganges.

Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests

'Drawn to our planet:' How spaceflight changed SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski

Space.com caught up with Inspiration4 crewmember Chris Sembroski to discuss the landmark 2021 SpaceX mission and how it affected him.

'Drawn to our planet:' How spaceflight changed SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski

Cosmic crime scene reveals ancient supernova aftermath of dead star merger

A "guest star," briefly seen in 1181, was created by colliding dead stars.

Cosmic crime scene reveals ancient supernova aftermath of dead star merger

Perseid meteor shower returns to our skies this month to kick off summer 'shooting star' season

2024 will be a very good year to watch for the Perseids, because bright moonlight will not interfere.

Perseid meteor shower returns to our skies this month to kick off summer 'shooting star' season

1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite sent back its first images; they should be able to help scientists better study Earth's energy balance...

1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)

Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft snapped a striking image of a rocket body floating lifeless above a blue-and-white Earth, with the sun's glare reflect...

Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

Joe Engle, the first astronaut to fly in space on two different winged vehicles, has died at the age of 91. Engle's first flights into space on the X-...

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years

The remarkable aurora in early May this year demonstrated the power that solar storms can emit as radiation, but occasionally the sun does something f...

New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years

Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?

We explore the latest solar maximum predictions and look into why it could be a couple of years before we can confidently state when solar maximum occ...

Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?

Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)

HBO released a new trailer and poster for its new original documentary, "Wild Wild Space," which explores how private companies are jockeying for the ...

Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)

SpaceX launching direct-to-cell Starlink satellites from California on July 11 after delay

SpaceX will launch 20 more of its Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from California on Thursday night (July 11).

SpaceX launching direct-to-cell Starlink satellites from California on July 11 after delay

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 7: What's a vergence in the Force?

"The Acolyte" seventh episode 'Choice' reveals the truth about what happened on Brendok and cuts even deeper into Star Wars lore.

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 7: What's a vergence in the Force?

University of Maryland wins world's largest college rocketry competition

A record-setting 122 teams competed this year in New Mexico at the world's largest intercollegiate rocketry competition.

University of Maryland wins world's largest college rocketry competition

Hubble Space Telescope finds closest massive black hole to Earth — a cosmic clue frozen in time

The Hubble Telescope has discovered a black hole "frozen in time" that's also the closest massive black hole to Earth.

Hubble Space Telescope finds closest massive black hole to Earth — a cosmic clue frozen in time

3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity

SpaceCAL is a 3D printer that can create objects in microgravity conditions; a recent test of the device was successful.

3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity

SpaceX rolls Starship Super Heavy booster to launch pad ahead of 5th test flight (video, photos)

SpaceX moved its fifth Starship Super Heavy booster to the launch pad in preparation for a coming test flight, which could occur in the next few weeks...

SpaceX rolls Starship Super Heavy booster to launch pad ahead of 5th test flight (video, photos)

Europe's Mars sample return orbiter moving ahead despite NASA budget uncertainty

The European Space Agency's Earth Return Orbiter has passed its design review, which validates its technical details and moves the project onto manufa...

Europe's Mars sample return orbiter moving ahead despite NASA budget uncertainty

Saharan dust outbreak lingers across some US states this week

A large plume of Saharan dust settled across the Gulf states this week after an epic journey from Africa.

Saharan dust outbreak lingers across some US states this week

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket launches on long-awaited debut mission (video)

The new Ariane 6 rocket launched for the first time ever today (July 9), opening a new chapter in European spaceflight history.

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket launches on long-awaited debut mission (video)

Lego Marvel Venomized Groot review

This Lego Marvel set packs in a venomous bite.

Lego Marvel Venomized Groot review