Latest articles by Tereza Pultarova
Humans are pumping out so much groundwater that it's changing Earth's tilt
The way humans pump groundwater from the planet's interior has changed Earth's tilt by 31.5 inches (80 centimeters) between 1993 and 2010.
Inflatable moon telescope could peer into universe's Dark Ages
European scientists are developing an inflatable radio telescope concept that could do groundbreaking science on the moon.
Watch scientists turn an aircraft into a moon gravity research lab (video)
European scientists are turning an aircraft into a laboratory that simulates lunar gravity to prepare astronauts and technology for future moon landings as part of the NASA-led Artemis missions.
Earth is getting hotter at a faster rate despite pledges of government action
Average global temperatures are rising at an ever faster rate despite pledges of world leaders to tackle climate change, a new study has revealed.
China wants to launch a moon-orbiting telescope array as soon as 2026
China wants to put a small constellation of satellites in orbit around the moon to create a radio telescope that would open a "new window" into the universe.
Satellite photos show US East Coast engulfed by smoke from Canadian wildfires
The U.S. Northeast woke up to a "horribly smoky day" on Wednesday (June 7) as a low-pressure system funnels toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada across the Atlantic Coast.
How I learned to 'walk on the moon' while flying at 30,000 feet on a stomach-churning airplane ride (video)
Parabolic flights produce reduced gravity by following a wild trajectory of steep climbs and nerve-racking dives. The experience is out of this world, but for this reporter it had its challenges.
Betelgeuse: A guide to the giant star sparking supernova hopes
Reference One of the brightest and largest stars in the sky, Betelgeuse is known for its erratic behavior that sometimes prompts speculations that it might soon explode in a supernova.
James Webb Space Telescope finds water in super-hot exoplanet's atmosphere
The James Webb Space Telescope spotted water in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-18 b, which reaches nearly 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,700 degrees Celsius).
Odd supergiant star Betelgeuse is brightening up. Is it about to go supernova?
One of the brightest stars in the night sky has been getting oddly brighter, prompting speculations that it might soon explode in a supernova. Can we really expect that celestial spectacle?
Saturn's moon Enceladus is blasting a plume of water 6,000 miles high. Could life be lurking under its icy shell?
The James Webb Space Telescope has found a 6,000 mile-long plume of water squirting into space from Saturn's tiny moon Enceladus, creating a massive watery cloud in the planet's orbit.
Private Japanese moon lander crashed after being confused by a crater
Japanese company ispace revealed that an unexpected lunar terrain feature led the Hakuto-R lander's onboard computer to misjudge its altitude, leading to the crash.
Watch 1,000 Lego astronauts fly near the edge of space (video)
1,000 Lego astronauts traveled near the edge of space on stratospheric balloons and returned safely to Earth on a specially designed landing platform resembling a mini space shuttle.
This new supernova, the brightest in years, could help astronomers forecast future star explosions
The close proximity of supernova 2023ifx and the amount of observations gathered since its discovery may lead to major advances in stellar death forecasting.
How do you create lunar gravity in a plane? A veteran zero-G pilot explains
Veteran parabolic flight pilot Eric Delesalle sits down with Space.com to talk about what it takes to create weightlessness and lunar gravity in a plane.
Watch an astronaut test a 'lunar wheelbarrow' in moon-like gravity for 1st time (exclusive video)
European scientists used a parabolic flight mimicking lunar gravity to test a device that might one day help astronauts transport material on the moon.
How does astronomy use the electromagnetic spectrum?
Reference Frequencies of light invisible to the human eye reveal a vast amount of information about our universe. But it took decades for scientists to learn how to view this hidden cosmos.
SpaceX Starship's debut launch attempt seen from space (satellite photos)
An American weather satellite witnessed the semi-successful debut launch of SpaceX's Starship megarocket from space.
Solar activity may peak 1 year earlier than thought. Here is what it means for us
The sun may reach the peak of its current solar cycle in 2024, one year ahead of official predictions, new research reveals. But solar mayhem may still occur in the next five years.
Airbus unveils futuristic space station concept (photos)
The European aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled a new concept space habitat that will be more spacious and comfortable than existing space stations.
Milky Way galaxy: Everything you need to know about our cosmic neighborhood
Reference We are living in a golden age of Milky Way research and exploration.
Europe's Jupiter explorer JUICE misses one-second launch window because of lightning risk
Europe's Jupiter explorer JUICE missed its first one-second launch window on Thursday, April 13, because of bad weather at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Europe's JUICE mission has to squeeze into a 1-second launch window. Here's why.
Europe's Jupiter mission JUICE has only one second a day to launch to hit the correct trajectory that will take it to the gas giant planet in eight years' time.
