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September 22, 2020

NASA finds parts of another asteroid on asteroid Bennu

NASA has discovered something peculiar on the asteroid Bennu – bits of another asteroid.

September 20, 2020

Alien planets in deep space could be made of diamonds, researchers suggest

Newly published research suggests that some exoplanets in deep space largely comprised of carbon could turn into diamonds.

September 19, 2020

NASA keeps astronaut selection for bold new missions shrouded in mystery

While the newest class of NASA astronauts is presented with opportunities like never before, how they are chosen from a competitive pool of 18,000 applicants remains shrouded in secrecy.

September 17, 2020

NASA spots first possible 'survivor' planet hugging a white dwarf star

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the space agency’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope have been used to spot the first possible ‘survivor’ planet hugging a white dwarf star.

September 17, 2020

Hurricanes and fires across US revealed in NASA satellite image

Hurricanes and wildfires across the U.S. have been revealed in an image captured by NASA’s Aqua satellite.

September 16, 2020

Bobcat Fire in California comes dangerously close to Mount Wilson Observatory

A wildfire burning in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles came dangerously close a famous observatory early Wednesday. 

September 16, 2020

NASA chief says Venus is 'one stop in our search for life'

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said described the planet Venus as “one stop in our search for life.”

September 15, 2020

'UFO' spotted in NJ was apparently just a Goodyear blimp

A viral video circulating on social media Monday had some New Jersey residents convinced they had seen a genuine UFO flying over their state.

September 14, 2020

Venus shows signs of potential alien life in its clouds, scientists find

Scientists have discovered a rare molecule in the clouds of Venus, which suggests colonies of living microbes could be thriving in the oxygen-free environment high in the planet's atmosphere.

September 14, 2020

Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'

A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”