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February 25, 2020

Mars earthquakes confirmed for the first time

In April 2019, NASA's InSight lander recorded the first-ever "Marsquake." Ten months later, the rover has found that Mars is a lot more active than first thought.

February 25, 2020

NASA thinks alien life might be hiding underground in ancient caves on Mars

Scientists think if there is life on Mars it's likely to be hidden in deep underground caves.

February 25, 2020

Cloud over Mt. Shasta appears 'out of this world'

Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer it yet. 

February 24, 2020

Katherine Johnson, groundbreaking NASA mathematician depicted in 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 101

Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician and trailblazer for racial justice who is one of the space agency's most inspirational leaders, has died. She was 101.

February 24, 2020

Cosmic 'Jekyll and Hyde' discovered as NASA spots rare double star system

A rare double star system has been spotted in the Milky Way.

February 23, 2020

'Mad Mike' Hughes, 64, homemade-rocket daredevil, killed in mishap

A self-styled daredevil died Saturday after a rocket in which he launched himself crashed into the ground, a colleague and a witness said.

February 21, 2020

What is a new moon?

The new moon is the first lunar phase, which leaves Earth’s natural satellite in shadow.

February 21, 2020

New moon on deck: What you need to know

The next new moon will occur on Feb. 23. Here is what you need to know.

February 21, 2020

Water spotted in Jupiter's atmosphere

The largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter has a treasure trove of information for astronomers to research and observe. A new study states that the gas giant also contains water in its atmosphere.

February 21, 2020

Alien planet is on its way towards the 'edge of destruction'

Experts have been closely watching an exoplanet that is so close to its star, it may well be on the "edge of destruction."