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Here's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in spaceApril 24, 2024 – The source of a huge burst of radiation from deep space that hit Earth in 2023 likely was one of the rarest and most bizarre objects in the universe: a magnetar.
Astronauts getting stuck in space is more common than you thinkAugust 30, 2024 – Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are among a long list of astronauts who got to spend more time on the ISS than expected.
How did the universe begin—and what were its early days like?August 16, 2024 – The most popular theory of our universe's origin centers on a cosmic cataclysm unmatched in all of history—the big bang.
Apollo moon rocks reveal secrets of the moon’s thin ‘atmosphere’August 06, 2024 – A constant rain of tiny meteorites kicks up dust on the moon and helps generate the thin layer of atoms that form its exosphere.
The surface of the moon is hostile. A newly found cave could be a lifesaver.July 22, 2024 – The recent discovery of a lunar lava tube hints at a hidden network of caves that could provide shelter for future explorers.
What toll does spaceflight take on astronauts? Here’s what we know.July 09, 2024 – A new database aims to pave the way for a better understanding of space health and medicine as more civilian missions launch.
How a rare, ‘once-in-20-years’ aurora formed at the North PoleJune 21, 2024 – Scientists have identified the phenomenon as a polar rain aurora, never seen before from the ground.
See Sally Ride’s boundary-breaking life in photosJune 18, 2024 – 41 years ago, she became the first American woman in space. Our photographer documents what was it like to be an astronaut—and queer—in the 1980s.
Astronomers have discovered the oldest and farthest supernova everJune 18, 2024 – The new discoveries, based on data from the James Webb Space Telescope, provide a glimpse of the early universe.
Which telescopes are best for beginners? See our picks.June 20, 2024 – There’s a lot to consider when you’re trying to find the right telescope—especially if you’re new to stargazing.
Moriba Jah is paving the way for sustainable space explorationMay 07, 2024 – The environmentalist and astrodynamicist is employing ancient technology to help safeguard the dark and quiet sky
NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough?April 23, 2024 – Astronomers laud NASA's plan to protect the space environment, but the agency needs to act fast to make a difference.
What if aliens exist—but they're just hiding from us? The Dark Forest theory, explainedMay 23, 2024 – The chilling theory depicted in the Netflix series ‘3 Body Problem’ is just one explanation for our lack of encounters with extraterrestrial intelligence.
Every 80 years, this star appears in the sky—see the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenonApril 17, 2024 – For a week between now and September, the rare recurrent nova T Coronae Borealis will flare bright enough to be a new star.
The Lyrid meteor shower happens once a year—and it’s about to peakApril 16, 2024 – One of the oldest annual showers on record, the Lyrids put on a show each spring. Here’s what to know about how to see it and where it came from.
NASA smashed an asteroid with a rocket. The debris could hit Mars.March 27, 2024 – A test to protect Earth from asteroids unleashed a swarm of boulders—and a new study suggests that there may be some unintended consequences.
