While space is often referred to as a vacuum, it isn't completely empty.
When a piece of debris hits another object in space, it can also create more space debris, adding to the problem.
NASA’s plans to launch astronauts to the moon in early 2026. The Artemis II mission is expected to carry a crew around the moon — though not to the lunar surface.
Don't miss the moon cozy up to Saturn on Dec. 26.
When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn’t resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity about why or what lay ahead. It wasn’t until four years after their child’s diagnosis that the Eastons finally began to get answers that offered them a glimmer of understanding. This summer, a team from Pr
New discoveries and fresh looks at familiar worlds show how far exoplanet science has come — and how much remains unknown.
Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, driving theorists to get more creative with their ideas.
Scientists working to solve human evolution’s biggest mystery made a big breakthrough in 2025.
The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving.
They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.