Dec 20 The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024 By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 6:10 U.S. astronauts stranded in space face another delay before they can return to Earth By Geoff Bennett, Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas A pair of NASA astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station since June will have to wait a little longer to come back to Earth. NASA says astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams won’t return now until… Continue watching
Dec 16 Study suggests Saturn’s rings could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press New research suggests that Saturn's rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet. Continue reading
Dec 13 The Geminids are one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. Here’s how to watch By Christina Larson, Associated Press The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. It’s one of the year’s last chances to see fireballs in the sky. Continue reading
Nov 14 The supermoon will make it harder to see the Leonid meteor shower. Here’s your best chance to watch By Christina Larson, Associated Press This year’s peak activity on Sunday will happen when the moon is 98 percent full. Continue reading
Nov 11 The last supermoon of the year is coming. Here’s when to see it By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It will be a while until the next one. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Returning SpaceX Crew-8 NASA astronauts discuss their 235-day mission in space By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Three NASA astronauts are speaking at a news conference after spending more than seven months in space aboard the International Space Station. Continue reading
Oct 25 Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Hurricane Milton and Boeing capsule issues By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A NASA astronaut was taken to the hospital for an undisclosed medical issue after returning from a nearly eight-month space station stay extended by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton, the space agency said Friday. Continue reading
Oct 16 Surprise, it’s twins! A brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually two circling each other By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists have puzzled over the object known as Gliese 229B, the first known brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago, but which appeared too dim for its mass. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: NASA launches Europa Clipper to scour Jupiter moon for life’s ingredients By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life. Continue reading