In 2016, a trailblazing NASA astronaut officially changed the DNA game with one incredible experiment. Let's take a look at this research and its implications.
In 1639, the transit of Venus was documented for the first time by two British astronomers, based on the work done by Johannes Kepler. Here's how they did it.
Leonard Nimoy has long been -- perhaps will always be -- associated with his role as Spock in the "Star Trek" universe. His space connection deepened in 2015.
On July 26, 2022, Russia announced that it would no longer fund, support, or send astronauts to the International Space Station. Here's what this means.
A body of research indicates that a massive asteroid collided with Earth a while back, leading to dinosaur extinction. What are the odds of it happening again?
An 8-year-old Brazilian girl has potentially discovered 18 asteroids as an amateur astronomer. Here are the details behind this remarkable young star gazer.
Gas giant Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Scientists have long wondered how it was formed but emerging data details a fascinating process.
Scientists have been seeking to learn all they can about the Milky Way for hundreds of years. That's why the discovery of its oldest planet was so special.
When NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was launched, it was expected to beam some incredible images back to Earth. It is now smashing those expectations.
The James Webb telescope has relayed its first pictures from outer space which have stunned the world. But, how far away is NASA's latest golden child?
The Jame Webb telescope revealed some of the most incredible parts of our universe. However, the name of the telescope has come under fire for this reason.
Whether you agree that space is the final frontier, there's no question but that the cosmos is full of information and images humans have yet to encounter.
Halley's Comet is one of the most well-known celestial phenomenons, occurring just once every 75 years. It also potentially has meaning as a Christian symbol.
These days, the main location for humans orbiting Earth is the International Space Station. Here's what the average day is like for astronauts on the ISS.
International astronauts might hail from a variety of different countries, but they are all required to learn Russia. Here's why they must speak Russian.
Before there was scientific knowledge, the ancients used myth to understand the world. Here is the mythical nursing mother story that named the Milky Way.
You might have the fortune of spotting the odd shooting star -- or, scientifically speaking, a meteorite -- on any given night. But how many of them hit Earth?
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
Very few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.