Scientists have used theloudest gravitational wave signal ever recorded to put Albert Einstein’s century-old theory of ...

Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and philosopher, taught in the ancient world when few women had such ...

To see stars, planets, constellations and meteor showers, Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry beginners can find dark sky places away from light pollution.

A team of international astronomers has announced the discovery of an 'inside-out' planetary system that defies the established understanding of planetary patterns.

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

A dazzling new Hubble image peels back the layers of the mysterious Egg Nebula, a rare and fleeting phase in a Sun-like star’s death just 1,000 light-years away. Hidden inside a dense cocoon of dust, ...

Rory Barton-Grimley once had no interest in school. Today, he designs instruments for NASA — and traces it all back to Santa Barbara City College.

"This strange disorder makes it a unique inside-out system," study lead author Thomas Wilson, physics professor from the University of Warwick, said in a statement. "Rocky planets don't usually form ...

NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope mission viewed 3I/ATLAS in December 2025, when researchers believed the brightening occurred due to a phenomenon associated with comets as they vent water, carbon ...

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails ...

A newly identified planet candidate, HD 137010 b, looks strikingly Earth-like in size and orbit — but it may be colder than Mars due to its dimmer star. If it has a thick enough atmosphere, though, ...

Residents and visitors in Sebastian will have a chance to gaze at the stars for free next week, thanks to a joint event by ...