Two million years ago, an encounter with a cold cloud of gas and dust could have caused our planet's "protective giant bubble" to draw back, potentially cooling our planet, new research claims. When ...

A groundbreaking new study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Lettersand conducted by researchers at Penn State University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), reveals that Earth may be ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology ...

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Historical observations of the Moon's motion, dating back to ancient civilizations, played a crucial role in the development of timekeeping and calendar systems. The Moon's orbital cycle can be ...

Satellite mega constellations promise faster connectivity but threaten astronomy, as thousands of satellites brighten skies, disrupt observations and increase orbital hazards, prompting scientists to ...

Early Earth may not have had the right ingredients for life — until a nearby Mars-size planet crashed into it, two new studies hint. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Michael Bakich selected visually stunning celestial objects observed through telescopes, including Omega Centauri, the 2010 total solar eclipse over Easter Island, Thor's Helmet nebula, and the Jewel ...

In “Citizen Science in Astronomy (Part 7),” SETI Institute astronomers Dr. Franck Marchis and Dr. Lauren Sgro highlight two rare and compelling discoveries and the crucial role of citizen scientists ...

Boeing’sBA-4.37%decrease; red down pointing triangle Starliner spacecraft completed its lonesome return to Earth, a flight that carried no astronauts—but high stakes for the company. Starliner ...