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The planets in our solar system come in two forms: Some are rocky, and some are gaseous. But all of the moons in our solar system are rocky, even the ones that orbit gas giants. So why aren't some moons in the solar syst...

For millennia, humans have gazed at the northern lights with wonder, pondering their nature and source. Even today, these once mysterious phenomena still evoke awe, though we understand them a little better now. Still, m...

Defense appropriators in the 2022 spending bill added nearly $1.3 billion for U.S. Space Force and Space Development Agency programs above what the Biden administration requested. The post Congress gives DoD more money f...

Showcasing our efforts to monitor Earth's climate, a spacecraft for an asteroid mission is close to its final configuration, and assembly of our Europa Clipper spacecraft is underway ... a few of the stories to tell you ...

Low-pitched male voices are frequently seen as signs of dominance, strength and sex appeal. Now anthropologists are sussing out whether there's truth behind the stereotypes.

Astronauts aboard the ISS have witnessed a significant number of near misses. It's only a matter of time before the next catastrophic event takes place - one in which lives, or key national security and commercial assets...

The first teaser trailer for the next live-action "Star Trek" spinoff, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," has beamed in from Paramount Plus.

You can watch a big asteroid make a safe flyby of Earth today (March 13) from any spot with good internet access.

Some companies make money out of 'selling stars', or rather selling opportunities to name them, perhaps as a gift to a loved one. But is it really worth the money?

Albert Einstein saw beyond human tribalism to an enlightened realm of tolerance. We can too: He left us clear directions for how to do it.