Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with ‘dandelion drones’ to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars
Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.
The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside
The familiar concept of a planetary core, a small, dense metallic heart we take for granted, may be the exception rather than the rule for exoplanets.
Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026
A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus.
NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan today. Here’s how to watch it live.
NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.
Scientists thought Jupiter’s moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they’re not so sure
"The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn’t as strong as we first understood it."
This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed a cloudy morning dissipating to leave a clear sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter.
Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.
NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS reveals its most complete look at the night sky yet
TESS has released its most complete view of the sky over Earth, revealing the location of 6,000 potential worlds beyond the solar system.
Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel
An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.
Where did Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet’s violent history
Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.