The Substance That Might Have Existed Before The Big Bang
Most people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
Read MoreMost people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
Read MoreWe've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.
Read MoreSpace is a big place and there's lots of strange stuff out there, but scientists aren't quite sure where these massive space bubbles came from.
Read MoreNo one has been back to the moon for over 50 years, but the reasons why are multifaceted and not obvious at first glance.
Read MoreWhile space travel seems like a thrilling endeavor, it does come with its drawbacks, sometimes in the form of permanent damage to astronauts' minds and bodies.
Read MoreAs Earth's ever-present celestial companion, the moon exerts a constant influence on our planet, and its disappearance would be a massive shock to all life.
Read MoreWe don't have to worry about the death of the sun any time soon, but when it does happen, will the Earth be able to survive?
Read MoreThe Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
Read MoreLife is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time, that's why his predictions for the potential end of the world can be so unsettling.
Read MoreNobody knows how life began on Earth, but some tantalizing clues from an asteroid suggest it might not have started here.
Read MoreTotal eclipses are one of the most majestic natural phenomena you can witness, but thanks to a quirk of celestial mechanics, they won't be around forever.
Read MoreOn a dark and clear night, the sky can seem filled with stars, some shining brighter than others. But a few of those bright objects aren't actually stars.
Read MoreStrange metallic rocks have been falling from the sky for millennia, and sometimes those rocks are turned into surprising items.
Read MoreLife in space is very different from life on Earth; that much is pretty obvious. But what does the regular routine of an astronaut actually look like?
Read MoreThe Curiosity rover has been carrying out its mission on Mars for many years, and it's made some pretty cool discoveries. Here are a few of them.
Read MoreExoplanets present quite a few mysteries (and potential answers to long-standing questions) for astronomers. And that's especially true of young exoplanets.
Read MoreThe moon is Earth's longtime, familiar companion, the story of when and how it got there is actually a bit of an unanswered question in astronomy.
Read MoreThe fact that you can't breathe on the moon probably isn't surprising. That said, the moon does have an atmosphere; it's just very different than Earth's.
Read MoreThe fall of the Soviet Union was a hugely consequential event in history, but it also had some strange side effects that might not be as well known.
Read MoreEarly 2025 has already played host to some spectacular astronomical events, and there are more to come. In March, look to the moon to watch it change color.
Read MoreEarth's oceans are mysterious, largely unexplored places, but the enormous oceans of Neptune and Uranus have them beat. Here's what scientists know about them.
Read MoreWhile our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.
Read MoreIt's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
Read MoreEveryone knows that Earth is capable of providing beautiful, snowy landscapes, but it isn't unique in that. It snows on Mars, too, but there's a bit of a twist.
Read MoreWhen you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.
Read MoreSpace is home to a great many oddities, and even chemistry gets strange out there. In fact, there are even some molecules that you'd never find here on Earth.
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