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Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

13 December, 2024 - 15:00
We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways?

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight! Here's how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year

13 December, 2024 - 14:21
Look up! The Geminds could put on quite the show tonight despite the bright moon.

'Tragedy of the commons' in space: We need to act now to prevent an orbital debris crisis, scientists say

13 December, 2024 - 14:00
Humanity needs to address the growing space junk problem now, before it gets completely out of hand, scientists stress.

'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet' is Naughty Dog's new sci-fi adventure game set on a distant planet (trailer)

13 December, 2024 - 13:25
Naughty Dog's first new IP in over a decade is taking the developer back to its light-hearted action roots.

Up and over! NASA's Mars rover Perseverance reaches rim of its Jezero Crater home (video)

13 December, 2024 - 12:00
NASA's Perseverance rover has summited the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, a climb of 1,640 vertical feet that took about 3.5 months.

Galaxy-size jet from monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space (video)

13 December, 2024 - 01:00
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope, astronomers witnessed a massive black hole jet slam into an unknown object in space.

Astronomers discover 7 new 'dark comets,' but what exactly are they?

13 December, 2024 - 00:00
By doubling the number of known "dark comets," astronomers have been able to split them into two camps depending on their location in the solar system.

India practices pulling its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule out of the sea (photos)

12 December, 2024 - 22:00
India continues to perfect hardware and recovery procedures for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

Panama, Austria sign Artemis Accords, bringing tally to 50 nations

12 December, 2024 - 21:00
A total of 50 nations have now joined NASA's efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.

Violent superflares explode from sun-like stars every 100 years

12 December, 2024 - 20:01
Violent superflares erupt from sun-like stars about once a century, far more frequently than previously expected. As a civilization around such a star, what does this mean for us?

Meteor strikes on the moon! Astronomer captures possible Geminid lunar impacts (videos)

12 December, 2024 - 19:30
Several brief flashes on the lunar surface were captured from Earth.

Fireball! Brilliant meteor streaks across Indiana’s early-morning sky (videos)

12 December, 2024 - 19:00
A fireball lit up the skies over Indiana early Tuesday morning (Dec. 10), illuminating the cloud cover as it burned through the atmosphere.

'SALLY' at Sundance: NatGeo film to reveal 'hidden love' of 1st US woman in space

12 December, 2024 - 16:00
A documentary about the life and love of America's first woman in space will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. "SALLY," from National Geographic, reveals the legacy of astronaut Sally Ride.

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' brings back fan-favorite characters for 'Multiverse of Madness'-style hijinks in latest episode

12 December, 2024 - 15:30
The fate of multiple realities is in the hands of two Boimlers and a lot of Harry Kims in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5, episode 9 "Fissure Quest".

What causes volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io? Scientists aren't so sure anymore

12 December, 2024 - 15:01
New measurements from NASA's Juno probe have seemingly put to bed the possibility of a magma ocean beneath the surface of Io.

Japanese company ispace plans to land helium-3 mining missions on the moon

11 December, 2024 - 23:00
Japanese company ispace signs agreement with Magna Petra for lunar collaboration and resource mining on future missions to the moon.

SpaceX launch of NASA's new 3D-sky-mapping satellite set for February 2025

11 December, 2024 - 22:00
NASA is aiming for February 2025 to launch its SPHEREx observatory, which will produce 3D maps of the entire visible sky.

'We are preparing to make history': NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve

11 December, 2024 - 21:00
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.

ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in 'completely unexpected discovery'

11 December, 2024 - 20:00
Astronomers have discovered a new vast Odd Radio Circle, or "ORC," that could help determine the origin of this strange galaxy-encompassing phenomenon.

Tom Hanks bringing 'The Moonwalkers' to Houston for US premiere in 2025

11 December, 2024 - 19:00
"The Moonwalkers" is landing in Houston. More than a year after the immersive film debuted in London, "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" is set to make its US premiere at Space Center Houston.

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