Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean — but can we get to them?
"This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability."
3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash
"We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."
Scientists uncover big clue as to how Antarctica's mysterious Blood Falls came to be
Brine that feeds the gruesome-looking Blood Falls in East Antarctica may have been emplaced when sea levels were higher ...
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Rhine fell to its lowest ever levels at points in Germany and the Netherlan...
The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
'Poop pills' may ease insomnia by reprogramming the gut microbiome, early study hints
Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia ...
On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost ...
13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 1...
Ancient bullets reveal where a Roman camp hid in the Pyrenees of Spain before being ambushed
Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain.
Is the Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope a good alternative to a traditional telescope?
A compact spotting scope delivering detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters.
Astronomers watch a black hole's feeding frenzy end with a bad case of cosmic indigestion
Astronomers have discovered that the feeding frenzy of a distant black hole ended with a windy outburst.
Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows
Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires.