"Even if a planet is in the habitable zone, if it has too small a water inventory, it transitions to an uninhabitable state." ...

Behold, the giants! The Hubble Space Telescope has completed a decade of observing Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

From distinguished researchers to our essential support staff, our community is united by a shared drive for discovery. We are dedicated to nurturing a diverse range of talents at every career stage, ...

This January, the night sky offers a stunning display featuring the Quadrantid meteor shower and a rare alignment of four bright planets visible in a single view. Witness Mars at opposition, shining ...

A year of discovery awaits, with missions poised to reveal new insights about our home planet, solar system, galaxy, and ...

The universe is a boundless stage for cosmic events that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. Among these pheno ...

Earth is now closer to the sun than at any other time of the year. Here's why our planet's axial tilt, not proximity to the ...

What Is a Magnetosphere? A magnetosphere is the region surrounding a planet that is dominated by its magnetic field. While ...

In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa.

Go outside on a clear night right after sunset and you’ll be able to see Venus and Saturn to the southwest, Mars to the east, ...

The best time to witness the celestial event will be just after sunset starting Jan. 10. A meteor shower will also be visible ...

The science of the sun and its effects on the solar system is a sprawling discipline that expects a very exciting 2025 ...