Missing link star? Why this ‘teenage vampire’ white dwarf has scientists so excited
Astronomers have discovered a “teenage vampire” dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, “missing link” phase of its evolution.
Pluto’s hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds
Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto’s haze plays a key role in the planet’s energy balance.
NASA’s SLS Rocket: Booster Separation Motors
NASA/Kevin O’Brien NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) solid rocket boosters are the largest, most powerful solid propellant boosters to ever fly. Standing 17 stories tall and burning approximately six tons…
Item Emporium Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector review
One of the coolest designs of any star projector we’ve seen, we think the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector is amongst the best options for kids.
NASA astronaut aboard ISS captures colorful aurora in time-lapse footage of Earth from space (video)
The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.
NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities
Earth (ESD) Earth Explore Explore Earth Home Air Quality Climate Change Freshwater Life on Earth Severe Storms Snow and Ice The Global Ocean Science at Work Earth Science at Work…
NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast
4 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Instruments in space are helping scientists map wastewater plumes flowing into the Pacific Ocean from the heavily polluted Tijuana…
Why space wrecks the human body
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maroouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what she’s doing to help protect…
Dawn Aerospace sells Aurora suborbital spaceplane to Oklahoma
Dawn Aerospace has announced the first order for its Aurora suborbital spaceplane, signing a deal to fly the vehicle from Oklahoma. The post Dawn Aerospace sells Aurora suborbital spaceplane to…