Astronomers are a step closer to cracking one of the secrets of dark energy—the mysterious force believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion.

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

As humanity prepares to take its first steps on Mars, a comprehensive report released by the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Look east at sunset on Jan. 3 to see the fully-lit lunar disk climb over the eastern horizon. It will likely take on a ...

A new report published Tuesday, titled “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars,” represents the answer from ...

A brilliant point of light is rising in the eastern sky soon after dark this month, drawing comparisons to the "Star of ...

New images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and a Jupiter-bound mission showcase interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its ...

What Makes the 2027 Eclipse Extraordinary? A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely obscuring the Sun for a brief period. The 2027 eclipse ...

In an ambitious bid to extend daylight beyond the sunset, a California-based startup, Reflect Orbital, is planning to deploy ...

An interview with Marumi Kado highlights the challenges and opportunities of the Future Circular Collider in particle physics ...

Luana Lopes Lara, at just 29 years old, has been recognized by Forbes as the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. She co-founded Kalshi, a platform that allows users to bet on the outcomes of ...

Despite being one of the most promising places to explore for signs of life, "special regions" and "uncertain regions" may be ...