From ancient Roman highways to interstellar wanderers flashing across the solar system, the science world has been buzzing again this week. Here’s a look at the stories shaping discussions across…
NEW YORK — Night sky watchers across the United States will get a striking celestial treat on Wednesday, as the closest supermoon of the year rises just after sunset. The…
A rare visitor from deep space has just completed its closest swing around the sun, and astronomers say the celestial traveler isn’t done fascinating the scientific community just yet. The…
Weddell Sea, Antarctica — More than a century after Sir Ernest Shackleton battled the brutal Antarctic seas, marine researchers have stumbled upon a discovery that is re-shaping scientists’ understanding of…
In a dazzling new display of cosmic fireworks, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has stunned astronomers by shooting an enormous jet of gas and dust directly toward the Sun — an…
For more than a decade, astronomers have been puzzled by an unusual glow of high-energy gamma-rays emanating from the center of the Milky Way. This mysterious light, first detected by…
The United Nations-endorsed International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) has officially announced a new campaign to monitor the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, marking a first for the global planetary defense community. This…
Stargazers across the United States are gearing up for a spectacular celestial display this week as the Orionid meteor shower streaks across the night sky. According to EarthSky, the shower…
In an eye-opening and deeply personal interview with the BBC, NASA’s trailblazing astronaut and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy shared that commanding a space shuttle was easier than the unpredictable, emotional,…