The brightest planets in May's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Reference Unfortunately, the month of May is not a very good one for planet observers.
By Robert Lea published
Gamma-ray bursts are the universe's most powerful explosions, generating more energy in seconds than the sun will in billions of years — and scientists are slowly learning more about these eruptions.
By Douglas Vakoch published
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity’s connection to water.
By Fabian Klenner published
As a planetary scientist and astrobiologist who studies ice grains from Enceladus, I'm interested in whether there is life on this or other icy moons. I also want to understand how scientists like me could detect it.
By Joe Rao published
Along with Leo, there are two other members of the cat family that are currently well situated and close together in the evening sky: Leo Minor, the Smaller Lion, and Lynx.
By Scott Snowden last updated
A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars video games are set to expand in the coming years, and Star Wars Outlaws will be at the center with a huge open world adventure.