Bizarre Venus Surface Formations Puzzle Planetary Scientists
Enigmatic crownlike surface formations on Venus hold keys to understanding our twin planet’s deep interior. Or so says a new paper presented at the recent European Geosciences Union 2026 general…
The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here’s why.
What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?
‘Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes’ is a relentlessly oppressive roguelite inspired by FTL
The Cylons are hot on the trail of a fleet of survivors, and rejoining the Battlestar Galactica is their only hope in this brutal roguelite.
NASA Captures Volatile Changes in Earth’s Artificial Light
A study of NASA’s Black Marble data reveals a pattern of regional volatility in nighttime illumination across the planet.
Joint ESA-China SMILE mission set for launch to study Earth’s magnetic shield
A pioneering joint ESA-China science mission to study Earth’s magnetosphere is set to launch May 19, after a decade of preparations.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera – it’s perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal
Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price
A Galaxy Cluster’s Wild Youth
The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 is sometimes described as “the most relaxed cluster in the Universe.” This moniker does not arise from some sort of mellow vibe, but rather because…
Is Earth’s Constant Companion a Stray Asteroid or a Chunk of the Moon?
Earth has a group of cosmic stalkers. Known as “co-orbitals”, these small bits of rock have a 1:1 mean motion resonance with Earth. Basically, they take the exact same amount…
Mars orbiter captures striking images of ‘chaos and craters’ carved by ancient floods
ESA’s Mars Express orbiter captured dramatic new views of a rugged Martian landscape shaped by catastrophic floods billions of years ago.
I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong
Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.