A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause on Earth.

A perfect storm of atmospheric rivers and drought since 2022 gave way to a sea of flammable brush.

Powered by laser light, this tiny sail lays the groundwork for future advances in lightsail technology and the potential for interstellar propulsion.

The cluster of 13 burials, all facing west, includes a skeleton still wearing a black wristband.

Space advertising is not currently a problem, but the enterprise needs to be smothered before it has a chance to grow, according to a group of concerned astronomers.

Paleontologists in Denmark found a once-gloopy, now-hardened mess that they believe was spat up by a Cretaceous-era fish.

The discovery is a capstone achievement for NASA, which went to great lengths to secure and deliver asteroid samples from asteroid Bennu in 2020.

The asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, jumped to the top of NASA's risk chart, with a slim but measurable chance of striking Earth in just seven years.

The aerospace company put its technology to the test today, breaking the sound barrier and reviving the dream of supersonic commercial flight.

Astronomers warn that proposed changes to the space observatory's operational budget could decrease the amount of groundbreaking data gathered by the mission.

A recent investigation of the academic search engine highlights the pervasive issue of AI-generated text in academic literature, especially regarding controversial topics.

The reliable telescope on a Hawaiian mountaintop is about to get a big upgrade.

The "rapid unscheduled disassembly" was likely caused by a propellant leak, Elon Musk said, and was captured on video by spectators on the ground.

The country's space agency successfully docked spacecraft in orbit, marking a significant milestone in India's extraterrestrial ambitions.

The threatened sea mammals dealt with a recent cold snap in a frankly relatable way.

The intrepid mapping mission has collected more than three trillion observations that'll change the way we see our neck of the cosmic woods.

A total of 25 sites are listed on the watch list and face a number of threats, from war to tourism.

Astronomers have never detected mid-infrared flares from our galaxy's supermassive black hole—until now.

A star system 5,000 light-years from Earth, surrounded by layers of dust, could help scientists better understand the final stages of stellar life.

Researchers found far more hidden black holes than previously known, indicating plenty of behemoths lurking in thick clouds of gas and dust.