Existing Telescopes Could Directly Observe ‘ExoEarths…’ with a Few Tweaks

One proposal offers a unique method to directly image ExoEarths, or rocky worlds around nearby stars.…

Schweickart Prize Takes the Spotlight for Asteroid Day

Every year on June 30, Asteroid Day marks the anniversary of a meteor airburst in 1908…

Could We Detect an Alien Civilization Trying to Warm Their Planet?

Humanity is facing an atmospheric threat of our own device, and our internecine squabbles are hampering…

Take a Look at These Stunning New Exoplanet Infographics

Martin Vargic is a space enthusiast, author, and graphic artist from Slovakia. He created two new…

Could A Mound of Dust and Rock Protect Astronauts from Deadly Radiation?

Protecting the astronauts of the Artemis program is one of NASA’s highest priorities. The agency intends…

These Three Neutron Stars Shouldn’t Be So Cold

Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the Universe, second only to black holes. Like…

Growing Habitats and Furniture in Space Out of Mushrooms

Over the years we have often seen astronauts gently and deftly moving structures into place with…

Making Rocket Fuel Out of Lunar Regolith

In the coming years, NASA and other space agencies plan to extend the reach of human…

Seeing Both Sides of the Sun at the Same Time

As everybody who saw May’s spectacular auroral displays knows, the Sun is in its most active…

Volcanic Plumes Rise Above Lava Lakes on Io in this Juno Image

As the most volcanic object in the Solar System, Jupiter’s moon Io attracts a lot of…