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June 18, 2020

Einstein's core idea about gravity just passed an extreme, whirling test in deep space

Once again, physicists have confirmed one of Albert Einstein's core ideas about gravity — this time with the help of a neutron star flashing across space.

June 18, 2020

Ted Cruz rips FAA chief over 737 MAX probe: ‘You do not work for Boeing’

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz grilled the head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday during a Capitol Hill hearing that addressed two fatal crashes that have grounded Boeing’s 737 MAX passenger planes.

June 17, 2020

Charles Bolden, NASA's first black administrator, speaks out on systemic racism

NASA's first black administrator reflected on the ongoing protests against racism and police brutality in the U.S. during a recent interview.

June 17, 2020

6 billion 'Earth-like' planets in the Milky Way galaxy, study suggests

There could be as many as 6 billion "Earth-like" planets in the Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study.

June 17, 2020

Mysterious balloon-like 'UFO' object spotted over Japan

A mysterious balloon-like "UFO" object has become a social media sensation after being spotted over Japan on Wednesday.

June 17, 2020

NASA spacecraft takes images of 'alien sky' 4.3B miles from Earth

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, which yielded the first close-up photos of Pluto, has managed to snap photos of an "alien sky," more than 4.3 billion miles from Earth.

June 16, 2020

NASA Curiosity takes incredible image of Earth and Venus from Mars

NASA may have a long-term goal of sending a manned mission to Mars by the 2030s, but for its missions on the Red Planet now, it's okay to stop and admire the night sky once in a while.

June 15, 2020

Buzz Aldrin shares Flag Day tribute amid debate over national anthem protests

Aldrin’s tribute drew a mixed response on Twitter, with some users interpreting it as a challenge to kneeling protests during the national anthem.

June 15, 2020

Green glow discovered on Mars, study says

Experts have discovered a green glow in the Martian atmosphere, the first time that's ever been seen on another planet besides Earth.

June 15, 2020

There could be more than 30 alien civilizations in the Milky Way, shocking study says

A new study from researchers at the U.K.'s University of Nottingham suggests there are 36 planets in the Milky Way galaxy, a calculation the experts have dubbed "the Astrobiological Copernican Limit."