First 'Manhattanhenge' of 2022 will beam sunset between NYC buildings on Memorial Day weekend By Elizabeth Howell published 29 May 22 People in New York can catch the gorgeous "Manhattanhenge" this Memorial Day weekend on May 29 and 30.
A 'meteor storm' of 1,000 shooting stars per hour may light up the skies over North America this week By Elizabeth Howell published 29 May 22
On This Day In Space: May 29, 1919: Einstein's Theory of Relativity tested with total solar eclipse By Hanneke Weitering published 29 May 22 On May 29, 1919, a total solar eclipse helped to prove Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences By Paul Sutter published 29 May 22 Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Hubble telescope sees haunting galactic dance of 2 galaxies linked by the corpse of a cannibalized neighbor By Samantha Mathewson published 29 May 22 The Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning new view of two galaxies intertwined in a turbulent gravitational dance.
Hubble telescope spots stunning 'Hidden Galaxy' hiding behind our own Milky Way By Elizabeth Howell published 29 May 22 This glorious Hubble Space Telescope image showcases "Hidden Galaxy" IC 342, also known as Caldwell 5.
Watch the Mars helicopter Ingenuity take a record-breaking flight in daring NASA video By Elizabeth Howell published 28 May 22 NASA has unveiled incredible footage of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity on a record-breaking flight in April 2022.
DJI Mini 3 Pro review By James Abbott published 27 May 22 The DJI Mini 3 Pro is a compact drone that punches well above its weight.
On This Day In Space: May 29, 1919: Einstein's Theory of Relativity tested with total solar eclipse By Hanneke Weitering published 29 May 22 On May 29, 1919, a total solar eclipse helped to prove Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
1st look: NASA visitor complex to open 'Gateway' to future of space travel By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 May 22 If NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex serves as a theme park for the space set, then its newest attraction, "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex," is its own take on "Tomorrowland."
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences By Paul Sutter published 29 May 22 Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
A navigation glitch on NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN has stalled its science work By Tariq Malik published 28 May 22 A navigation system glitch on NASA's MAVEN orbiter at Mars earlier this year has hobbled science.
Imagining early Earth as an exoplanet can help us search for alien life, scientists say By Elizabeth Howell published 27 May 22 What if we thought of our ancestors as a form of alien life?
Humans could become a truly interplanetary species within 200 years, physicists claim By Paul Sutter published 26 May 22 Harness renewable energy to explore the cosmos or risk planetary doom, new physics study argues.
What's next for UFO studies after landmark congressional hearing? By Leonard David published 18 May 22 Tuesday's (May 17) event was the first open congressional hearing about UFOs in more than 50 years.
Fragments of a dying comet might put on a spectacular show — or pass by without a trace By Jonti Horner, Tanya Hill published 28 May 22 Occasionally, Earth runs through a particularly narrow, dense clump of debris, resulting in a meteor storm.
A potential new meteor shower from shattered comet has scientists excited By Rahul Rao published 27 May 22 This weekend, Earthlings might be treated to the sight of a new meteor shower. Astronomers certainly hope it happens.
South Pole aurora dances around total lunar eclipse in stunning astronomer photo By Tereza Pultarova published 27 May 22 A stunning time-lapse photograph showing the May 15 total lunar eclipse and aurora above the South Pole Telescope in Antarctica.
1st look: NASA visitor complex to open 'Gateway' to future of space travel By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 May 22 If NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex serves as a theme park for the space set, then its newest attraction, "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex," is its own take on "Tomorrowland."
'Blade Runner' meets 'Rocky' in new comic series 'Metal Society' from Image and Top Cow By Jeff Spry published 28 May 22 Image/Top Cow’s "Metal Society" is the new robot boxing miniseries that's a solid sci-fi knockout.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 13 — Landing on Luna By Space.com Staff published 28 May 22 On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik look at NASA's plans to use new commercial vehicles to land astronauts on the moon.
Obi Wan Kenobi streaming guide: Episode release dates, plot, trailers and more By Jordan Middler published 27 May 22 Want to know how to watch Obi Wan Kenobi online? Then you've come to right place, my young Padawan.
Sunspots: What are they, and why do they occur? By Daisy Dobrijevic published 27 May 22 Reference Sunspots are cooler, planet-size regions of strong magnetic fields on the surface of the sun. Explore sunspots in more detail with our comprehensive guide.
Coronal mass ejections: What are they and how do they form? By Daisy Dobrijevic published 26 May 22 Reference Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are colossal expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona. Explore CMEs in more detail here in our guide.