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Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here's why the debate continues

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 6:00am
A paper published in 2023 spurred discussion about whether life exists on an exoplanet named K2-18b. Two years later, the puzzle continues — and some scientists are expressing doubt.
Categories: Astronomy

What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse tonight?

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 5:00am
A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.
Categories: Astronomy

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 5:00pm
NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.
Categories: Astronomy

There's a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 4:00pm
The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?
Categories: Astronomy

NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 3:00pm
NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.
Categories: Astronomy

Hubble Telescope rocks out with cosmic guitar | Space photo of the day March 10, 2025

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 2:03pm
The moshing galaxies of Arp 105 dazzle in the Space Image of the Day Monday (March 10), which comes courtesy of Hubble.
Categories: Astronomy

16 years before 'Mickey 17''s mission to the stars, 2009's 'Moon' was already sending in the clones

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 2:00pm
Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches.
Categories: Astronomy

Mysterious phenomenon at the heart of the Milky Way could point to new dark matter suspect. 'We may have been overlooking its subtle chemical effects on the cosmos.'

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 1:09pm
Strange events at the heart of the Milky Way could point toward a new dark suspect that annihilates to influence the chemistry of the cosmos.
Categories: Astronomy

Save 72% on a Disney Plus subscription bundle in this huge streaming deal

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 1:04pm
If you're looking for a streaming deal, this is a must as you can get a huge discount on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, now 72% off.
Categories: Astronomy

Witness the birth of the Rebellion in 'Andor' Season 2 featurette (video)

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 11:00am
“If we don’t stand together, we will be crushed!”
Categories: Astronomy

New recipe for gravity could unite Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics — and probe the dark universe

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 9:00am
If gravity arises from entropy, scientists could unite Einstein's general relativity with the quantum realm while shedding light on dark matter and dark energy.
Categories: Astronomy

This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 6:00am
On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.
Categories: Astronomy

These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 5:00am
Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own.
Categories: Astronomy

Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 10:00am
AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.
Categories: Astronomy

Property and sovereignty in space: Countries and companies face potential clashes as they take to the stars

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 10:00am
Is there enough legal framework to avoid arguments between nations as space exploration and commercial activity rapidly increase?
Categories: Astronomy

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 9:00am
Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely
Categories: Astronomy

Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 8:00am
The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.
Categories: Astronomy

What will happen during the total lunar eclipse of March 2025?

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 6:00am
Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect.
Categories: Astronomy

Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'

Sat, 03/08/2025 - 12:32pm
After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).
Categories: Astronomy

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures

Sat, 03/08/2025 - 11:17am
On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.
Categories: Astronomy