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Scientists get 1st good look at a 'vampire star' feeding on its victim
"If you were able to stand somewhat close to the white dwarf's pole, you would see a column of gas stretching 2,000 miles into the sky, and then fanning outward."
'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."
Astronomers finally explain the strange physics of ghostly 'radio relics' in space
A new set of computer simulations may finally explain several long-standing mysteries surrounding gigantic radio "relics" that appear when galaxy clusters collide.
Lawmakers call on NASA inspector general to investigate Goddard Space Flight Center as agency defends campus closures: Exclusive
"If this is how the agency handles one of its most high-profile flagship missions, how many other missions are in imminent danger of being irrevocably lost?"
Missing 'Alien: Earth' already? 'The Thing' could be the extraterrestrial horror flick you're looking for
John Carpenter's Antarctica-set sci-fi classic clearly had a significant influence on "Alien: Earth".
Best binoculars Black Friday 2025 — best overall models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies — keep an eye on their prices with Black Friday week well underway
NASA astronaut shows how to 'weigh' yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
It is "rocket science," even when it comes down to high school-level physics. This week's lesson: Force equals mass times acceleration.
Capture the beauty of the cosmos for under $500 with this super-portable smart telescope Black Friday deal
Deals Take gorgeous images of the night sky with this compact Dwarflab Dwarf 3 smart telescope, this Black Friday.
SpaceX's 1st 'Version 3' Super Heavy Starship booster buckles under pressure during initial tests
SpaceX began testing the newest version of its Starship Super Heavy booster overnight Thursday (Nov. 20), but by Friday morning (Nov. 21), it was clear those tests did not go as planned.
