The case of mistaken identity was quickly resolved, but astronomers say it shows the need for transparency around craft in ...

This week’s Green Sense Minute features Astronomer Laura Trouille, vice president of science engagement at the Adler Planetarium, who discusses a new program that promotes climate action.

Scientists from around the world are gathered in Maryland this week for the so-called "Super Bowl of astronomy." the 245th ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Astronomers have discovered extremely powerful winds pummeling the equator of WASP-127b, a giant exoplanet. Reaching speeds up to 33,000 km/h, the winds make up the fastest jet ...

There's no doubt that humanity has made staggering leaps in understanding the cosmos since the beginning of the 20th century. However, there is still a great deal we don't know about the universe ...

Comet ATLAS hit a maximum magnitude of -3.4 during its close encounter with the sun, just shy of the brightness of Venus in ...

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that ...

A groundbreaking survey in Nature Astronomy reveals a surprising consensus among scientists: the majority believe that alien ...

Astronomers have struggled with finding ultra-faint dwarf galaxies far enough from the Milky Way's influence, making these ...

What to expect in space and astronomy in 2025 The New York Times ... they’d gain a better understanding of cosmic physics and planetary science. That’s the goal of NASA’s SPHEREx mission ...

Chile's Atacama Desert is home to some of the best Earth-based observatories, though an energy company is throwing a wrench ...