A meteorite fragment that crashed through a Georgia home has been identified as being older than Earth, offering insights into planetary defense and cosmic history.
Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years, aiming to inspire women in science while leading a groundbreaking mission to Jupiter's icy moons. Discover her incredible journey!
Scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4, which may collide with the moon in 2032. While Earth is safe, the potential lunar impact could have surprising effects for space exploration and technology.
A rogue intermediate-mass black hole has been observed disrupting a star in a distant galaxy, sparking debates among astronomers about its behavior and implications for black hole evolution.
A colossal Mars rock, known as NWA 16788, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York, with estimates between $2 million and $4 million. Discover what makes this extraterrestrial wonder so unique!
A powerful radio burst detected in June 2024 has astronomers puzzled. Originating from the long-dead NASA satellite Relay 2, researchers explore the reasons behind this unexpected phenomenon.
The Rubin Observatory has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying 2,104 new asteroids in our solar system, including near-Earth objects. This could change our understanding of space forever!
The White House's proposed NASA budget for 2026 suggests drastic cuts to space science and a controversial shift towards Mars exploration. With political discord and significant funding cuts, experts warn that this initiative may fail before it even starts.
When Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon, they discovered dazzling orange glass beads that hold secrets about the Moon's volcanic past. These tiny gems, formed billions of years ago, are now being analyzed to unlock the mysteries of lunar history.
President Trump's proposed 2026 budget could drastically reduce NASA's funding for robotic exploration and Earth science, jeopardizing missions to Mars, Venus, and Jupiter. Will Congress intervene?
