The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile — It takes a second for the eyes to regulate. A faint spark…
Planets
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
HOUSTON — By no means-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far aspect. Examine. Complete photo voltaic eclipse gracing…
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
HOUSTON — Nonetheless marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts acquired a thunderous welcome dwelling…
It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
HOUSTON — The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a contemporary new era of lunar…
In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ
When an invisible entity making up 85% of the universe’s mass stumps the best scientific minds of…
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk’s conquering of space
Two NATO-nation intelligence companies suspect Russia is growing a brand new anti-satellite weapon to focus on Elon…
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists have detected what they imagine to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping…