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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.

December 19, 2017

'Stunning' Tic Tac shaped UFO encounter by US Navy pilot? 'It was not from this world'

Cmdr. David Fravor, a retired U.S. Navy pilot recollected the time in Nov. 14, 2004, where he came across an unidentified object that did not seem it was from Earth.

December 19, 2017

Amazing alien mineral discovery: Site of 60 million-year-old meteorite strike stuns scientists

Scientists have discovered ‘alien’ minerals at the site of a prehistoric meteor strike on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye.

December 18, 2017

Is the Pentagon’s secret UFO research program still going on?

For five years, the Pentagon ran a secret program to investigate UFO sightings. Although government funding ended, the head of the program recently resigned and said the investigations are still continuing.

December 18, 2017

Recycled SpaceX Dragon capsule makes second delivery to Space Station

A used SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station for the second time Sunday.

December 15, 2017

Mars exploration: NASA programs set to 'take' first humans to the red planet

The first manned ‘mission’ to Mars is leaving sooner than you thought.

December 15, 2017

Interstellar visitor stays silent: No signs of life yet on 'Oumuamua

The first interstellar asteroid ever discovered in our solar system remains silent, at least for now.

December 15, 2017

Massive, 3-mile-wide 'potentially hazardous asteroid' will zoom past Earth tomorrow

An enormous, 3-mile-wide "potentially hazardous asteroid" is hurtling towards Earth and is slated to zoom past the planet tomorrow, but scientists say there is no need to worry.

December 15, 2017

Dwarf planet Ceres' bright spots suggest an ancient ocean

NEW ORLEANS — The dwarf planet Ceres' famous bright spots suggest that the gray, crater-laden world is surprisingly active, a new study reports.