Expert Voices

We've known for about 20 years that the expansion of our universe is accelerating, but how does the dark energy that causes it work?

But how is such a mission even possible?

It is a sad "day" in science. Dr. Leon Lederman has passed away at the age of 96.

Hopes of colonizing Mars rest on the premise that we could terraform the red planet, making it habitable for humans with a breathable atmosphere and clement temperatures.

Entanglement is one of the most confusing aspects of quantum mechanics — a field of physics that isn't exactly known to be clear-cut, sensible, common-sense or easy-to-understand.

An international group of physicists has announced that they have seen the first signals in a cube-shaped detector called ProtoDUNE.

As NASA celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, this seems like a good time for the agency to update its antiquated logo.

Tantalizing new evidence has suggested that there may be a salty lake below a glacier on Mars.

Ewine van Dishoeck, the 2018 Kavli Prize laureate, discusses her personal and professional journey into the field of astrochemistry.

Ten years ago, the world's largest scientific instrument was turned on and the start of a research dynasty began.

Active space-based experiments can deliver crucial insight into the space environment that has become increasingly vital to national security and the global economy.

Look to the heavens to see the latest academic disruption on Earth.

Philosophers have debated the nature of "nothing" for thousands of years, but what has modern science got to say about it?

U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence has announced that the United States plans to establish a "Space Force." President Donald Trump endorsed the announcement in a follow-up tweet.

Donald Trump's plans to create a "Space Force" have ruffled plenty of feathers and alarmed some commentators.

United States Vice President Mike Pence has confirmed overnight plans to create a "Space Force" as the sixth branch of the U.S. military.