October 29, 2020 Asteroid size of 747 set to fly past Earth on Halloween An asteroid nearly the size of a Boeing 747 will safely fly past Earth on Halloween.
October 29, 2020 'Extraterrestrial organic compounds' found in 2018 Michigan 'fireball' In 2018, a meteorite fell to Earth, causing a fireball that streaked across the sky in Michigan. Now, researchers have discovered the space rock contains "extraterrestrial organic compounds."
October 29, 2020 Asteroid discovered 170 years ago could be worth $10,000 quadrillion An asteroid that was discovered nearly 170 years ago could be worth as much as $10,000 quadrillion, experts believe.
October 28, 2020 NASA's Perseverance rover is halfway to Mars After launching on July 30 to head to the Red Planet, NASA's Perseverance rover is halfway to Mars, the space agency announced.
October 27, 2020 Extraterrestrial life on the closest 1,000 stars to Earth could see us: experts If indeed aliens do exist, they may be watching us from not too far away in space, a new study has found.
October 27, 2020 The northern lights are getting names — and European tourism board is taking suggestions Astronomy lovers can now help name these extraordinary light shows.
October 26, 2020 Denny's to offer 'Blue Moons Over My Hammy' sandwich made with blue bread on Halloween The best way to celebrate Halloween is with some unnaturally blue food.
October 26, 2020 NASA confirms water has been spotted on the sunlit surface of the moon NASA announced it has discovered water on the sunlit surface of the moon.
October 25, 2020 Buzz Aldrin picks Arizona Republican McSally over fellow astronaut Kelly Famed U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin appeared to endorse Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., in her race against retired astronaut Mark Kelly, a Democrat.
October 25, 2020 Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk The threat of asteroids striking the Earth and causing a global catastrophe has inspired some groups to build bunkers to not only protect survivors but also to ensure the safety of certain plants and animals.