Cheops Observatory frames views of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Earth bricks, upcycled materials and local craftsmanship combine in the Cheops Observatory, a new residence designed...
Scientists just detected helium in an exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time
For the first time, researchers have identified the presence of helium within the atmosphere of a planet beyond...
The Earth-like planets orbiting this star could hold 250 times more water than Earth
Recent research suggests that some of the Earth-size planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1 could carry more water...
Alien life may not exist due to a lack of this chemical element
Holding out hope for alien life somewhere out there? According to a recent study from Cardiff University, you may...
Astronomers are baffled by a newly-discovered galaxy that lacks dark matter
For the first time ever, scientists have identified a galaxy, NGC1052-DF2, that seems to lack the presence of...
Stephen Hawking reveals what existed before the Big Bang
In an interview with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, iconic physicist Stephen Hawking recently revealed what...
Planet parade to dazzle stargazers this week — here's what you need to know
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn: those are the planets stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere will be...
Astronomers uncover echoes of the very first stars
Scientists have identified faint radio signals emitted by the first stars shortly after they shined their light...
Two Trappist-1 planets are highly likely to be habitable
Scientists have concluded that two planets orbiting the dim dwarf star known as Trappist-1 are highly likely to...
Scientists glimpse most distant supermassive black hole in the known universe
A team of scientists has discovered the known universe's most distant supermassive black hole. The black hole is...
NASA communicates with spacecraft 13 billion miles from Earth
For the first time in 37 years, NASA has communicated with Voyager 1 - which is 13 billion miles away from Earth....
Video: NASA tests its supersonic Mars parachute for the first time
NASA just performed the first test of its supersonic parachute as part of its Mars 2020 mission. This essential...
New periodic table sorts 3,700 known exoplanets into 18 categories
A new Periodic Table of Exoplanets guides scientists and science fans alike through over 3,700 known exoplanets,...
Scientists discover new Earth-like planet only 11 light years away
Scientists have discovered an Earth-like planet only 11 light years away that may support life. Named after the...
Why Trump's nominee to lead NASA is terrifying choice for the planet
In an administration that has been defined by its disdain for scientific concensus and even basic facts, it should...
