Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026
"I am the watcher on the walls."
The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories — experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
Why do people often adopt and develop beliefs that lack strong supporting evidence?
ISS astronaut snaps stunning nighttime photo of Florida and Cuba | Space photo of the day for Dec. 29, 2025
The image offers a rare look at how Earth's surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.
60,000 feet above Earth, NASA is hunting for the minerals that power phones, EVs and clean energy
The microwave-sized sensor detects 'spectral fingerprints' of important minerals.
NASA satellite gazes into Medusa Pool | Space photo of the day for Dec. 24, 2025
The South Sandwich Islands were born from a tectonic collision, forged by volcanism and relentlessly reshaped by ice, wind and waves.
Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays
Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals weird wobbling jets in rare sun-facing tail
3I/ATLAS may have moved away from Earth as it makes its way out of the solar system, but this interstellar intruder continues to delight and surprise astronomers.
How 2025 became the year of comet: The rise of interstellar 3I/ATLAS, an icy Lemmon and a cosmic SWAN
Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations.
NASA launches science balloon in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for Dec. 22, 2025
The first scientific balloon flight happened on Dec. 16, 2025.