Scientists used seismic data from NASA’s InSight Lander to show that meteorite impacts on Mars are far more common than previously known.
NASA snaps unprecedented photo of largest volcano in solar system
NASA used its Mars Odyssey orbiter to capture a unique view of the largest volcano in our solar system, the colossal Martian feature Olympus Mons.
Another world in our solar system has lapping seas, scientists say
Scientists using computer models believe the liquid methane oceans on Saturn’s moon Titan are lapping waves onto its shorelines, eroding coasts, just as water does on Earth.
A new startup from Figure’s founder is licensing NASA tech in a bid to curb school shootings
In 2013, there were 26 reported school shootings in the U.S. That figure rose to 82 a decade later. America has a school shooting problem, this much we […]
Scientists discover how old Jupiter’s Great Red Spot really is
Astronomers used historical observations to conclude Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is at least 190 years old. It’s the biggest storm in the solar system.
NASA rover drives through ancient Mars river channel, snaps stunning view
NASA’s Perseverance rover drove through the Neretva Vallis river channel, capturing imagery of a Martian waterway that once teemed with water.
NASA rover discovers mysterious Mars boulder unlike any others
As NASA’s Perseverance explores Mars’ Jezero crater, the rover has encountered a mysterious boulder unlike anything found on the Red Planet before.
The strange new worlds scientists have discovered this year
Astronomers are finding hundreds of exoplanets — worlds that don’t orbit the sun — each year. Here are some of the new 2024 discoveries.
How a NASA scientist blew all of our minds
NASA scientist Ed Stone led the Voyager program for 50 years, making unprecedented solar system discoveries. Stone died recently, but inspired future generations of scientists.