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Scientists discover large, 'cotton candy-like' planet with unusually low density

May 15, 2024

Scientists discover large, 'cotton candy-like' planet with unusually low density

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet called WASP-193b that's larger than Jupiter but incredibly light and fluffy due to its composition of mostly light gases.

Suit up for the stars: SpaceX’s new era of space fashion

May 15, 2024

Suit up for the stars: SpaceX’s new era of space fashion

SpaceX's suits for astronauts embarking on the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission are sleek with advanced functionality, propulsion and life-support systems.

Rare solar storm wows stargazers across America: 'So awesome!'

May 11, 2024

Rare solar storm wows stargazers across America: 'So awesome!'

Historic geomagnetic conditions made the night sky light up across America Friday night with spectacular displays in all corners of the country.

Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet

May 9, 2024

Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet

Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how you can see the celestial event.

May 3, 2024

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how you can see the celestial event.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May.

On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery

April 25, 2024

On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery

The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event

April 18, 2024

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event

The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.

Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

April 17, 2024

Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.

'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say

April 17, 2024

'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say

Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.

Spaced out: Sheila Jackson Lee tells Texas students 'planet' moon is 'made up of mostly of gases'

April 9, 2024

Spaced out: Sheila Jackson Lee tells Texas students 'planet' moon is 'made up of mostly of gases'

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, told students the moon was a planet and that it was made up of gases while speaking to them before the solar eclipse on April 8.