Space Explore Space Astronomy Extraterrestrial Life Extraterrestrial Life Space Exploration Space Exploration Editor's Picks 15 of the weirdest things we have launched into space From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space. Best star projectors 2023: Bring the cosmos indoors The best star projectors — both scientifically accurate and novelty ambiance-creating models that let you experience the cosmos without leaving the house. Black holes: The darkest objects in the universe Grid List Latest about Space Science news this week: The spark of life in space and 1.7 billion T. rexes By Alexander McNamara published 20 May 23 Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. China's mysterious space plane released an unidentified 'object' in orbit, US intelligence reveals By Joanna Thompson published 20 May 23 Here's what we know (and don't know) about China's mysterious space plane, which just landed after nine months in orbit on a secret mission. James Webb Telescope finds evidence of 'celestial monster' stars the size of 10,000 suns lurking at the dawn of time By Ben Turner published 19 May 23 The James Webb Space Telescope has found key chemical fingerprints of supermassive stars just 440 million years after the Big Bang. Scientists watched a 'reappearing supernova' explode 5 times in a row — and it could help reveal how fast the universe is expanding By Isobel Whitcomb published 18 May 23 After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries. 'Planet killer' asteroids pose no threat to Earth for at least 1,000 years — but smaller rocks could still be a problem By Stephanie Pappas published 18 May 23 The risk of a kilometer-scale asteroid hitting Earth in the next millennium is really low. Phew. Scientists grow swirling 'black hole rings' in the lab for the 1st time By Harry Baker published 18 May 23 Scientists smashed plasma jets together to create artificial accretion disks that could help reveal how black holes grow. Some black holes may actually be tangles in the fabric of space-time, new research suggests By Paul Sutter published 17 May 23 A new paper discusses how light interacts with theoretical objects called "topological solitons" — kinks in the fabric of space-time that look just like black holes. James Webb telescope spots ancient water frozen in a near-Earth comet — and scientists want to collect it By Joanna Thompson published 17 May 23 A new analysis of a comet in the asteroid belt reveals frozen water from the early solar system, hinting at the origins of water on Earth. What is a 'black moon'? Why May's new moon has an unusual name. By Jamie Carter published 17 May 23 On Friday, May 19, a rare 'black moon' rises. Here's what that means, and what you can actually see. Solar 'superflares' millions of times stronger than anything today may have sparked life on Earth By Ben Turner published 16 May 23 Intense solar storms may have delivered Earth its earliest building blocks of life, new research suggests. 123456789Archives Live Science newsletter Stay up to date on the latest science news by signing up for our Essentials newsletter. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Live Science. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READMOST SHARED1Decades-old question surrounding the start of the tree of life could finally be solved2Science news this week: Sinking cities and tree of life mysteries3James Webb telescope discovers gargantuan geyser on Saturn's moon, blasting water hundreds of miles into space4NASA uncovers shattered remains of Japanese lunar lander that mysteriously disappeared on April 255James Webb Telescope finds evidence of 'celestial monster' stars the size of 10,000 suns lurking at the dawn of time1Decades-old question surrounding the start of the tree of life could finally be solved2What is the 'ship of Theseus' thought experiment?3Heavy rains expose ancient phallus and 'imposing' face carvings at Roman fort in Spain4Scientists may be able to put Mars-bound astronauts into 'suspended animation' using sound waves, mouse study suggests5James Webb telescope discovers gargantuan geyser on Saturn's moon, blasting water hundreds of miles into space
Science news this week: The spark of life in space and 1.7 billion T. rexes By Alexander McNamara published 20 May 23 Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
China's mysterious space plane released an unidentified 'object' in orbit, US intelligence reveals By Joanna Thompson published 20 May 23 Here's what we know (and don't know) about China's mysterious space plane, which just landed after nine months in orbit on a secret mission.
James Webb Telescope finds evidence of 'celestial monster' stars the size of 10,000 suns lurking at the dawn of time By Ben Turner published 19 May 23 The James Webb Space Telescope has found key chemical fingerprints of supermassive stars just 440 million years after the Big Bang.
Scientists watched a 'reappearing supernova' explode 5 times in a row — and it could help reveal how fast the universe is expanding By Isobel Whitcomb published 18 May 23 After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries.
'Planet killer' asteroids pose no threat to Earth for at least 1,000 years — but smaller rocks could still be a problem By Stephanie Pappas published 18 May 23 The risk of a kilometer-scale asteroid hitting Earth in the next millennium is really low. Phew.
Scientists grow swirling 'black hole rings' in the lab for the 1st time By Harry Baker published 18 May 23 Scientists smashed plasma jets together to create artificial accretion disks that could help reveal how black holes grow.
Some black holes may actually be tangles in the fabric of space-time, new research suggests By Paul Sutter published 17 May 23 A new paper discusses how light interacts with theoretical objects called "topological solitons" — kinks in the fabric of space-time that look just like black holes.
James Webb telescope spots ancient water frozen in a near-Earth comet — and scientists want to collect it By Joanna Thompson published 17 May 23 A new analysis of a comet in the asteroid belt reveals frozen water from the early solar system, hinting at the origins of water on Earth.
What is a 'black moon'? Why May's new moon has an unusual name. By Jamie Carter published 17 May 23 On Friday, May 19, a rare 'black moon' rises. Here's what that means, and what you can actually see.
Solar 'superflares' millions of times stronger than anything today may have sparked life on Earth By Ben Turner published 16 May 23 Intense solar storms may have delivered Earth its earliest building blocks of life, new research suggests.
