space
What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in.
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America’s Space Force has acquired a horse for an important mission.
The Earth Return Orbiter is part of a long-term mission to search for ancient alien life on Mars.
A new report from The New York Times describes a Pentagon task force’s long-standing project to collect data on unidentified aerial phenomena and a Pentagon consultant who says the U.S. has collected crashed “off-world vehicles.”
The impact might have triggered the Ice Age.
A colliding star may have triggered the drastic transformation.
The Sun, as its never been seen before.
A new study shows white dwarf stars create an essential component of life.
Unless you plan to try again in 6,800 years, this week is your shot.
What we know about black holes is both fascinating and scary.
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A new study looks at what would happen to human language on a long journey to other star systems.
Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn’t match the science.
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Ever want to smell like an astronaut? Now you can!
Manly Bands wanted to improve on mens’ wedding bands. Mission accomplished.
A gigantic star makes off during an eight-year gap in observations.
Watch as the small mirror joins millions of other pieces of space junk currently orbiting the planet.
Help future Mars rovers better navigate the red planet’s treacherous terrain.
On other planets, blue skies and red sunsets aren’t the norm.
Researchers create a device to test a 50-year-old physics theory from the famed Roger Penrose.
It could be the most spectacular annular eclipse of the decade.
Astronomers propose new estimate of Earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy.
Astrophysicists calculate the likely number of civilization out there capable of communicating with us.
Time travel is possible, but only in one direction.
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On Friday, the moon will pass through the Earth’s outer shadow, known as the penumbra.
Researchers from Japan add a new wrinkle to a popular theory and set the stage for the formation of monstrous black holes.
Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller talks ISS and why NICER is so important.
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Tyson dives into the search for alien life, dark matter, and the physics of football.
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SpaceX’s momentous Crew Dragon launch is a sign of things to come for the space industry, and humanity’s future.
A strange weakness in the Earth’s protective magnetic field is growing and possibly splitting, shows data.