NASA set to launch $5 billion mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: What to know
Marking the latest foray into space exploration, NASA is preparing to launch its first mission to explore Jupiter's moon, ...
Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won't be the first (or the last)
Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular moon's new, temporary friend ...
Could stars hotter than the sun still support life?
Although most potentially habitable worlds orbit red dwarf stars, we know larger and brighter stars can harbor life. One ...
Earth only has one moon. Next week that won't be true.
Beginning on Sunday, the planet will capture an asteroid sailing nearby, drawing it in for one loop around Earth before ...
Why this fall will be a magnificent time to gaze into the night sky
Autumn brings longer, cooler and clearer nights. Summer’s bright constellations and dense star clouds of the Milky Way give ...
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Insights into tidal heating and planetary evolution
Cornell University astronomers have looked into the world of Io, Jupiter's fiery moon known for its intense volcanic activity ...