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Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa
A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.
'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a phoenix
A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the "behemoth star," has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous research suggested. This means it is now unlikely to imminently explode in a colossal supernova.
Best star projectors 2026: Bring the cosmos indoors
BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.
'Textbooks will need to be updated': Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought
Jupiter is smaller and flatter than scientists previously thought, new measurements of the gas giant reveal.
Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth
If the building-size asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the moon in December 2032, the impact will produce a bright flash that may be visible to the naked eye, a new study finds.
Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
Hydrogen leak derails Artemis II wet rehearsal, pushing launch date back by weeks
NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch until March at the earliest after engineers discovered hydrogen leaks during last night's wet dress rehearsal.
Canon 15x50 IS All Weather binocular review
Review A powerful, image stabilized binocular that provides exceptional reach and high-quality optics, but is let down slightly by its rubberized coating and non-waterproofness.
Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'
NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend.
