How Scientists Plan to Safely Bring and Study Mars Samples Without Contamination Risk

SPACE 04.24.2026 11:46 AM

Scientists are developing advanced systems to safely bring Mars samples to Earth while preventing contamination and protecting life detection research.

James Webb Telescope Discovers Water-Ice Clouds on Distant Jupiter-Like Exoplanet

04.23.2026 09:14 AM

James Webb Telescope finds water-ice clouds on a distant Jupiter-like exoplanet, revealing new clues about alien worlds and atmospheric science.

NASA Unveils Roman Space Telescope to Map the Universe and Discover Thousands of Exoplanets

04.23.2026 09:13 AM

NASA Roman Space Telescope will map the universe, uncover exoplanets, and study dark energy using wide-field infrared technology and deep cosmic surveys.

Mars Rover Detects Complex Organics and Nitrogen Rings Hinting at Powerful Prebiotic Chemistry Building Blocks

04.22.2026 04:15 AM

Discover how a Mars rover detected diverse organics, nitrogen rings, and potential building blocks of life, revealing rich prebiotic chemistry preserved in ancient Gale Crater rocks.

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Spacecraft Nears 50 Years in Deep Space Mission

04.22.2026 04:11 AM

Voyager 1 update shows NASA Voyager mission shutting down LECP instrument as deep space probe manages RTG power decline in interstellar space.

Strange New State of Matter May Exist Inside Uranus and Neptune, Scientists Reveal

04.22.2026 03:10 AM

Superionic matter may exist in Uranus and Neptune, reshaping state of matter science, planetary magnetic fields, and space science breakthroughs.

A Mysterious Dark 'Shadow' Has Been Spreading Across Mars for 50 Years, Scientists Investigate

04.22.2026 02:23 AM

Mars shadow mystery shows a dark cloud on Mars spreading for 50 years, revealing Mars surface changes driven by wind and volcanic ash activity.

Are We Living in a Cosmic Void? New Study Could Explain the Universe's Faster-Than-Expected Expansion

04.20.2026 21:06 PM

New cosmic void study explores Milky Way underdensity, Hubble tension, BAO evidence, and how local voids may affect universe expansion rates.

A Giant 'God of Chaos' Asteroid the Size of Three Football Fields Is Approaching Earth, NASA Says

04.20.2026 21:05 PM

God of Chaos asteroid Apophis 99942 flyby, asteroid approaching Earth 2029, NASA tracking, and planetary defense insights on a rare close encounter.

How the Invention of Telescopes Changed Human History and Our Understanding of Space

04.18.2026 10:13 AM

Invention of telescopes transformed astronomy, revealed planets, galaxies, and changed how humans understand space and the universe.

How Space Telescopes See Invisible Light, Such as Infrared, X‑Ray, and Gamma‑Ray

04.18.2026 10:11 AM

Explore how astronomy uses space telescopes, infrared observatories, and X‑ray gamma‑ray wavelengths to reveal hidden cosmic structures and high‑energy phenomena beyond human vision.

Artemis II Crew Shares First Public Reflections After Historic Moon Mission and Return to Earth

04.17.2026 12:36 PM

Artemis II crew shares emotional first reflections after NASA Moon mission, revealing bonding, Orion spacecraft insights, and far side lunar journey experience.

How Space Solar Power and Satellite Energy Could Light Up the Earth

04.16.2026 10:58 AM

Explore how space solar power and satellite energy could beam clean, continuous electricity from orbit to Earth, examining how it works, key benefits, and major challenges.

Astronaut Health in Space: Why NASA Packs Laxatives on Artemis II Missions

04.16.2026 10:52 AM

Astronaut health in space faces constipation in microgravity, prompting NASA Artemis II to use laxatives, dietary control, and GI countermeasures for missions.

Does the Moon Look the Same From Everywhere on Earth? Why Its Appearance Changes by Location

04.16.2026 10:51 AM

Moon appearance changes by location due to libration, latitude effects, and horizon illusions, shaping why the Moon looks different across Earth.