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March 3, 2021

'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time

For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.

March 3, 2021

'God of Chaos' asteroid to pass by Earth this week

The asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," will pass by Earth on Friday.

February 20, 2021

How will NASA's Perseverance rover engineers pilot first helicopter on Mars?

NASA's first-ever Mars helicopter is preparing to take to the Martian skies following Thursday's successful Perseverance rover landing in the planet's Jezero Crater. 

December 14, 2020

Total solar eclipse cuts a path across South America

Skywatchers in parts of South America experienced a rare total solar eclipse on Monday.

December 14, 2020

Total solar eclipse set to cut a path across parts of South America

A total solar eclipse is set to cut a path across South America on Monday, plunging parts of Argentina and Chile into darkness.

October 29, 2020

NASA image shows spooky 'Halloween' sun

Just in time for Halloween, a NASA image shows a very spooky sun.

September 27, 2020

Titanic disaster may have been influenced by space weather, researcher says

Space weather may have played a part in the Titanic disaster, according to new research.

September 1, 2020

The sun's long-lost twin could be in deep space, researchers suggest

The center of the Solar System, the sun continues to fascinate researchers, with NASA sending a probe to "touch" the massive star. A new study, however, suggests it may have a long-lost twin.

August 24, 2020

95 'cool worlds' discovered in Milky Way near the sun

A group of citizen scientists has discovered 95 "cool worlds" near the sun, celestial objects much larger than planets but lighter than stars, known as brown dwarfs, according to a new study.

July 28, 2020

Super space sunblock made from skin pigment could shield astronauts from radiation

For astronauts preparing to spend a long summer vacation on Mars, hats and umbrellas might not be enough to protect them from the sun’s harsh rays.