Planets

Mars September 29

10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet

Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and more continues today.

AIR AND SPACE September 23

Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests

A bold new study in Physical Review suggests that a wobble detected in Mars' orbit could be the result of dark matter made up of primordial black holes.

Planets July 25

NASA telescope discovers Jupiter-like exoplanet that takes more than 100 years to orbit its star

The Webb Space Telescope found a gas giant similar to Jupiter, but six times as massive, orbiting the star Epsilon Indi A. It takes this planet more than a century to complete an orbit.

NASA June 13

NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.

Planets May 9

Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet

Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.

LIFESTYLE April 17

Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.

Mars March 15

Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say

A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.

SCIENCE January 29

Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says

Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.

LIFESTYLE January 16

Witness the mesmerizing conjunction of the moon and Venus in space

Explore the moon and Venus' conjunction, along with the intricacies of astronomy, astrology and the profound connection between humanity and the cosmos.

This Day in History January 7

On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.