The Search for ET Has an X-Factor: the Evolution of Stars
To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that ..
To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that ..
The DART mission is scheduled to launch early Wednesday. It will crash into an asteroid to see if it's possible to deflect one. ..
The Astro2020 Decadal Survey's top priorities include new telescopes, the search for habitable exoplanets, and far-infrared and x-ray probe missions. ..
Scientists used NASA’s Juno spacecraft to probe the massive storm, finding that it’s not as shallow as previously thought. ..
Deep in the mantle, a branching plume of intensely hot material appears to be the engine powering vast volcanic activity. ..
Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, one of a few ocean worlds in the solar system, will be the target of upcoming missions by NASA and the European Space ..
Using cameras aboard the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, Japanese scientists get a rare, close-up glimpse of a space rock’s structure. ..
After a first attempt brought up an empty tube, the rover finally cored a sample. ..
A research chemist mixed nitrogen, methane, and other molecules to re-create the conditions that might harbor life on one of Saturn’s moons. ..
NASA is trying out sonic waves, electrostatic devices, and extra-slick coatings as ways to repel pesky space dirt. ..