Space
Astronomers Discover Exoplanet Where It Rains Iron
August 7, 2020, 8:11 am EDT
The strange phenomenon happens on WASP-76b of the Pisces constellation.
Strange New Tear-Drop-Shaped Star Discovered
August 7, 2020, 8:11 am EDT
Scientists have discovered a strange new type of star that pulsates in just one direction and has an odd tear-drop shape.
NASA Releases Highest-Resolution Panorama of Mars Yet
August 7, 2020, 8:11 am EDT
The 1.8-billion-pixel image set a new record for the Curiosity rover.
Students Unexpectedly Capture X-Ray of Newly Flaring Black Hole
August 7, 2020, 8:11 am EDT
A student-built instrument detected this enormous burst of energy.
It’s the Biggest Cosmic Explosion Ever Detected
August 7, 2020, 8:11 am EDT
Astronomers spot the biggest explosion ever detected in the universe -- and it’s mind-boggling big.
Star Brighter Than Sun Vanishes from View
July 31, 2020, 2:48 pm EDT
A star millions of times brighter than our sun has disappeared from view and astronomers aren’t sure why.
Don’t Miss ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Weekend
June 21, 2020, 11:07 am EDT
The first solar eclipse of the decade is coming soon. Here’s how to watch.
Stunning Sight in Night Sky
May 22, 2020, 6:10 pm EDT
A massive fireball streaks across the sky in Victoria, Australia, but experts say it’s no meteor.
Astronomers Discover New Super Earth
May 16, 2020, 10:07 pm EDT
Astronomers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand have made an ultra-rare discovery.
Watch Intense Fireball Streak Across Portugal Sky
May 15, 2020, 5:03 pm EDT
The Lyrid meteor shower produces a brilliant, intense meteor over the skies of Porto, Portugal.
