Space Exploration
Opal Gemstone Found on Mars: Another Sign of Martian Water
NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring areas like the Gale Crater for more than a decade,...
Space Exploration
The Mystery of Dark Stars
Dark stars are some of the earliest stars in the universe. They most likely formed in...
Space
What Happens When a Planet’s Orbit Goes Chaotic?
Can a planet's orbit be disrupted? Could Earth fall out of orbit and hurtle into the...
Space
How Is Earth Affected by Solar Storms?
What is a solar storm, and how do solar storms affect Earth? Could they pose a...
Space
Could Quantum Communication Enable an Extraterrestrial Handshake?
Photon-enabled quantum communication could send exponential amounts of data securely over interstellar distances, potentially to intelligent...
Space
Perseverance Rover Explores an Ancient River Delta on Mars
River delta ecosystems are rich in life, which is why the Perseverance rover is exploring an...
Space
The Elusive Unicorn Meteor Shower
Late last year an unusual news story flashed through the media sky like a shooting star:...
Space
What Are Spacequakes, and How Do They Happen?
Spacequakes occur when Earth's magnetic field "snaps," releasing plasma that slams into the geomagnetic field around...
Frontiers
Creating a Precise Lunar Map: When Sciences Collide
As NASA ramps up preparations for Project Artemis to return astronauts to the moon, one key...
Frontiers
How to Recycle Space Debris and Reduce Launch Costs
According to NASA, there are more than 500,000 pieces of space debris orbiting the Earth.
Frontiers
In-Space Manufacturing and Assembly: A Different Kind of Future
In-space manufacturing and assembly technology could help reduce the high costs and complexity associated with traditional...
Science
New US Venus Missions Seek Better Understanding of Earth’s “Twin”
Venus missions will provide insight into geologic forces at work on Venus, analyze its atmosphere and...
Environmental Tech
Heavenly Hygiene: How Do Astronauts Shower In Space?
Hygiene in space, where water never falls from the sky and the soap floats inconveniently away,...
Engineering
Unfolding Space and Time: The James Webb Space Telescope Launch
Thanks to the just-launched James Webb Space Telescope, we'll soon glimpse millions of galaxies like (and...