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December 29, 2017

Icy surface of Jupiter moon Europa may see slo-mo flow

Ice on Jupiter's moon Europa may drift across the satellite's surface from the equator to the poles, or vice versa, at a literally glacial pace, a new study finds.

December 29, 2017

As the world turns: Life could speed up a planet's spin

The presence of life might influence how fast a planet spins, releasing gases such as oxygen that can crank up how quickly a world turns, a new study finds.

December 23, 2017

SpaceX launch sparks fears of alien invasion in Los Angeles

A rocket launch from a Southern California Air Force base generated a fiery contrail that could be seen all over Los Angeles Friday and had some social media users preparing for an alien invasion.

December 21, 2017

We may not be alone, former Pentagon UFO investigator says

The former head of a secret government program to investigate UFO sightings told several media outlets that extraterrestrial life may exist.

December 21, 2017

Despite deadly rays, pulsars could host habitable planets

Although pulsars regularly blast out deadly gamma rays and X-rays, alien planets in orbit around them could theoretically be habitable, a new study finds.

December 21, 2017

The search for life on Mars should go underground, scientists say

The search for signs of life on Mars needs a bit of a rethink, scientists argue in a new study.

December 20, 2017

In 2018, we will see a black hole for the first time ever

We're about to see — for the very first time — the event horizon of a black hole, proving beyond any last vestige of doubt that Einstein’s interstellar monsters are real. And here’s what it will look like.

December 20, 2017

Paris Hilton is a huge fan of Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a larger-than-life figure, having created multiple multi-billion dollar businesses and altering the automobile, energy and space industries forever. A celebrity in his own right, Musk has legions of fans around the world — including Paris Hilton.

December 20, 2017

Interstellar object 'Oumuamua could be a comet in disguise

Although it looks like an asteroid, the first interstellar object spotted passing through the solar system, called 'Oumuamua, may be more like a comet in disguise.

December 19, 2017

Perfect for a space 'Santa'? Scientists eye distant snowy moons for signs of life

Scientists in the U.K. have identified Saturn and Jupiter’s snowy moons as potentially representing the best chance for life outside of Earth.