Space
The Milky Way’s Central Black Hole Is a Hot Spot for Astrophysics
Recently observed flares near our galaxy’s supermassive heart could lead to revolutionary discoveries
Stories by Samantha Mathewson
Space
Did Mars Once Harbor Deep-Sea Cradles of Life?
Satellite observations show possible signs of hydrothermal vents on ancient Martian seabed
Space
En Route to Asteroid, NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission Will Fly by Earth
The encounter will give the spacecraft a boost on its deep-space trip to fetch samples from Asteroid Bennu
Space
Astronomers Struggle to Explain Mysterious X-Ray Burst
The brief flash of light from a far-distant galaxy is unlike any seen before
Space
New Study Pins Down Jupiter's Birthday
The gas giant planet took shape within 4 million years of our solar system's formation
Space
Strange "Moon Glow" Caused by Levitating Dust
A new NASA study reveals the source of puzzling lights near the lunar surface
Space
Curiosity Rover Spies Purple Rocks on Mars
Martian seasonal winds blow the dust off to expose bright colors
Space
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot May Broil Planet's Atmosphere
Hottest temperatures ever seen on the planet found above the gigantic storm
Space
Giant Mountains on Venus May Help Explain Bizarre Clouds
4,500-meter range pushes watery clouds upward in the strange “Fountain of Aphrodite” phenomenon
