The universe may be lopsided, new research says
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.
The 2026 ‘Super Bowl of Astronomy’ starts today — here’s what’s happening
Astronomers are gathering in Phoenix this week for the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247), where the latest discoveries from exoplanets, JWST and upcoming space missions will take center stage.
Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight
Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
How did life begin on Earth? New experiments support ‘RNA world’ hypothesis
The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.
Carina Nebula shines with white-blue stars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 5, 2026
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.
January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking ‘Wolf Supermoon’ (photos)
January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.
The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn
Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.
Live long and loiter: Why NASA’s ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in space before heading to Mars
NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.
2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 ‘ring of fire’ eclipses in 3 years
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.