A small, round piece of asteroid Ryugu (sample #91), called “S-lunar,” contains tiny particles (less than 1 mm) that will allow planetary scientists to study the magnetic signature of the early solar ...

If you’ve spent your entire life looking at the night sky from a city or suburb, you’ve basically been watching the universe ...

Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

Venus’ surface has long been hidden beneath thick clouds and sparse data, but new research is beginning to illuminate what conditions may actually be like on the ground.

Celestial events in 2026 come replete with sky drama, blood moons, planet parades, and eclipses that are 100 percent worth a trip.

When the surface of the Sun exploded with activity in May 2024, Earth was hit by the biggest solar storm in more than two ...

Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

Astronomers produce the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

March’s astrology features a powerful Pisces lineup, a New Moon on March 18, and Mercury retrograde ending March 20, encouraging reflection, emotional awareness, and thoughtful decisions in love.

Scientists compare volcanic cones on Earth and Mars to explain how gas-rich magma forms scoria cones. Spacecraft observations and Earth analog sites provide evidence of similar eruptive processes.

Here's what planets will be aligning this weekend, and when you can see them. The conjunction will include Venus and Saturn. ...

What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching ...