Sophia Space and the California Institute of Technology have been awarded a U.S. patent for large, modular space-based data centers, marking a step toward in-orbit data processing infrastru…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next flagship observatory, is ready for launch on August 30, promising unprecedented capabilities in dark energy research and exoplanet discove…
Using adaptive optics on the Large Binocular Telescope and the Very Large Telescope, an international team has discovered that the asteroid (44) Nysa has a rare three-lobed shape and is acc…
A NASA spacecraft launched to refuel and repair a government satellite in orbit has developed a propulsion anomaly, forcing the agency to halt its primary mission and focus on saving the ve…
A new analysis of archival data from NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered evidence of iron-bearing minerals that suggest Mars once had far more water than scientists realized, challenging prev…
A growing body of research indicates that regular sauna use could help people adapt to extreme heat, potentially offering a way to prepare for heatwaves. Scientists are investigating whethe…
Japanese company ispace has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 rocket to launch its next lunar lander mission in 2028, marking what the companies describe as Japan's first private lunar…
A new study using 30 years of satellite laser ranging data has confirmed a fundamental principle of general relativity with record precision, improving the previous limit by a factor of fou…
A remarkable daylight photograph shows the International Space Station streaking across the sky alongside Venus, offering a rare and striking view of two brilliant objects in broad daylight.
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites from California, continuing the rapid expansion of its broadband constellation just hours after the latest Starship test flight. The Falc…
NASA has selected Advanced Space to develop a successor to the CAPSTONE cubesat mission, which will test rendezvous and proximity operations in cislunar space, advancing capabilities for th…
A spacecraft launched nearly a month ago to boost the orbit of NASA's Swift astrophysics satellite is experiencing attitude control issues that could threaten the mission's success.
NASA has completed fueling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a critical step ahead of its planned August launch. The next-generation observatory will investigate dark energy, exoplanet…
Researchers have identified a potential clue that may help prevent age-related muscle loss, according to a new study. The finding opens possibilities for future treatments targeting muscle …
Researchers have created detailed visibility maps for the partial solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, using high-resolution digital elevation models to account for terrain and atmospheric ref…
A total solar eclipse will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain on August 12, 2026. A partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, northwestern Africa, and No…
Live Science has introduced a new platform called Live Science Pro, designed to deliver science news and features without digital distractions. The initiative is led by Editor-in-Chief Alex…
Researchers have demonstrated that radio telescopes can effectively track space debris, a method once dismissed as unfeasible. The breakthrough could enhance monitoring of hazardous orbital…
Researchers have uncovered the oldest known evidence of cannibalism among human relatives, with cut-marked fossils from a Spanish cave dating back 850,000 years. The remains of both adults …
A new perspective in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence suggests that non-technological, non-biological artifacts like bread may indicate the presence of an intelligent civilizati…
The world-renowned Jodrell Bank Observatory faces a severe funding crisis that could trigger an exodus of top physicists from the United Kingdom, dealing a major blow to British science and…
SpaceX's Starship megarocket completed its 13th test flight, reaching space and achieving key mission milestones. The launch marks continued progress in the development of the world's most …
Rocket Lab has secured a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to launch missile-defense missions from a facility in Alaska, expanding the company's role in national security spac…
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been photographed inspecting a cracked wheel on the Red Planet, highlighting the ongoing wear and tear from its long-duration mission. The image, released as…