News
Latest News

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?
By Paul Sutter published
A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

Strange 'spacetime crystals' could give birth to tiny black holes
By Robert Lea published
Using just a pen and paper, a team of scientists has calculated how space and time could crystallize to form tiny black holes.

These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth
By Robert Lea published
"This wind is unlike anything on Earth."

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?
By Paul Sutter published
Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew
By Josh Dinner published
NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10
By Joe Rao published
Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions
By Chelsea Gohd published
"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year
By Richard Edwards published
The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!