Why Black Holes Slow Down Time As You Get Closer To One
From swallowing up entire stars to warping the very fabric of space-time and generating massive gravity forces, black holes seem to do unnatural things.
Read MoreFrom swallowing up entire stars to warping the very fabric of space-time and generating massive gravity forces, black holes seem to do unnatural things.
Read MoreAs Voyager 1 continues its journey through interstellar space, NASA scientists are grappling with a mysterious issue plaguing one of the probe's instruments.
Read MoreNASA JPL's Mars Curiosity rover has uncovered an interesting "doorway" in the Gale Crater, but is there a simpler explanation for this anomaly?
Read MoreNASA's InSight lander is nearing the end of its life, and though it probably only has months left, it'll work until the last of its power is depleted.
Read MoreWe now have definitive proof that black holes exist, even though we can't see them -- and ironically, that proof comes in the form of photographs.
Read MoreNASA gave their Low-Boom Flight Demonstration mission a brand new name: Quesst, named after the Quiet SuperSonic Technology that makes it all possible.
Read MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson already knows how the Earth is going to end. What keeps him awake at night is much, much bigger.
Read MoreDiscovery marks the main difference between black holes and wormholes, with the former being observed by scientists while the latter has yet to be found.
Read MoreThis weekend will bring a lunar eclipse, one that'll look quite red and, due to recent natural events, may be a bit more special than past occasions.
Read MoreNew rover data research shows evidence that what we know about water on Mars may have been wrong -- or off by a considerable amount of years.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 booster shots are widely available in the U.S., and the FDA says it's okay to "mix and match" them - in fact, that may be the better option.
Read MoreCryogenic sleep could be the solution to prolonged space travel for future astronauts, including trips to Mars.
Read MoreMars, much like Earth, experiences quakes that can be measured using the right instruments. NASA has such tools on the planet right now monitoring these events.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what space smells like? Astronauts and scientific studies have both shed light on the scent of the universe, and it may be familiar.
Read MoreThe future of humanity without heart attack deaths could come courtesy of a one-time gene-editing treatment - or, at least, that's what Verve is dreaming about.
Read MoreThe International Space Station isn't just home to humans from different countries. Since 2021, it has also been home to a group of very tiny space explorers.
Read MoreThe U.S. National Science Foundation, in tandem with the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, will soon deliver "groundbreaking" news about our galaxy.
Read MorePrivate citizens are making their way into space, but the cost of a ticket is still astronomical. Fuel is among the many factors keeping prices high.
Read MoreOpportunity was an incredible Mars rover that outlived its mission by years and made many notable discoveries. It was also an immense challenge to build.
Read MoreHubble studied a tough star that survived its companion going supernova. The data collected could help astronomers learn about how stars evolve and die.
Read MoreThanks to sonification, the sounds of one of the most mysterious phenomena in the universe is now available to here in this video.
Read MoreNASA is eager to get humans to Mars, but the concept of long-term habitation in space is far from new, with classic concepts presenting entire cities.
Read MoreJupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, rules the outer orbits with its many moons, including Io, which may be shaped by lava and frost.
Read MoreBlack holes are as fascinating as they are terrifying. Nothing is quite as strange as what happens to space and time in these celestial bodies.
Read MoreHumans have long dreamed of living on the red planet, but will that ever happen? Famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson remains skeptical.
Read MoreAstronauts have reported a number of different smells upon returning from a spacewalk. Here's the science behind what they're saying.
Read MoreScientists have learned new information about the history of our planet -- specifically about the makeup of the top layers, how they've been moving, and when.
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