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How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4 clip sees the Enterprise stranded on a... well, a strange new world (video)
By Jeff Spry published
The Vezda might be vanquished, but there are more cosmic threats for Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew to confront in 2026.

A volcano or a meteorite? New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland's ice sheet
By James Baldini published
New research suggests that this mystery platinum signature underneath the Greenland ice sheet may have originated from a volcanic fissure eruption in Iceland, not space.

NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations
By John M. Horack published
In 2030, the International Space Station will be deorbited: driven into a remote area of the Pacific Ocean.

Is the universe infinite, or does it have a limit?
By Paul Sutter published
If the universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into, and what is it expanding from? Where's the edge of the universe, and where is its center?

On this day in space! Oct. 13, 1773: Charles Messier Discovers the 'Whirlpool Galaxy'
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 13, 1773, a French astronomer named Charles Messier discovered the "Whirlpool Galaxy," also known as Messier 51, or M51.

This might be the smallest clump of pure dark matter ever found
By Keith Cooper published
The discovery of what is potentially the smallest clump of dark matter ever seen strengthens the case for cold dark matter.

The moon cozies up to Jupiter tonight. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao last updated
Two bright wanderers share the autumn sky as Jupiter rises beside the half moon.
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