Researchers at Harvard's Paleomagnetics Lab have made a compelling case that Mars' magnetic field, which could have supported life, lasted until 3.9 billion years ago—much later than previously ...

Next, the Dragon is scheduled to autonomously dock to the forward port of the space station’s Harmony module about 10:15 a.m.

The Hubble Space Telescope has gifted us with some of the most mesmerizing views of the cosmos, capturing scenes of ...

The Harmonic Drive is a key part of countless robotic applications. Incredibly simple yet quite odd to watch, this gear system is extremely precise with an impressive torque-to-weight ratio, even if ...

The Helix Nebula is an example of a planetary nebula. Though it looks like a bubble or eye from Earth's point of view, the Helix is actually a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases. In its center ...

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If they can manage to vote from space, you can sure manage to get to your polling place to cast a ballot of your own.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send ...

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within ...

On Oct. 14, 2024, NASA launched a robotic spacecraft named Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moons. Clipper will reach the ...

ESA's Solar Orbiter captured views of the planet Mercury passing in front of the Sun. Multiple instruments aboard the spacecraft captured the imagery. Credit: Space.com | footage & orbit animation cou ...

With planets like Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all making appearances, a unique celestial dance with the Moon, and a historic ...