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How astronauts could get it on if they really wanted to

Docking maneuvers aren't just hard for spaceships.

10/21/2023

By Elisha Sauers

Astronauts having sex in space

Astronauts having sex in space

This bird was just declared extinct. You can hear its final song.

A haunting song.

10/21/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A biologist recorded a Kauaʻi ʻōʻō song in 1986, a song from either the last or one of the last individuals of the species.

A biologist recorded a Kauaʻi ʻōʻō song in 1986, a song from either the last or one of the last individuals of the species.

NASA spacecraft gets extremely close to volcanic world, snaps footage

A tortured land teeming with lava.

10/18/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A view of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io captured in October 2023.

A view of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io captured in October 2023.

Webb telescope finds strange particles in planet's alien clouds

It's an odd universe out there...

10/17/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting 1 million miles beyond Earth.

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting 1 million miles beyond Earth.

Vivid satellite footage shows solar eclipse hitting Earth from space

Celestial spectacle seen from thousands of miles away.

10/16/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from space on Oct. 14, 2023.

The annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from space on Oct. 14, 2023.

Scientists find proof of unprecedented sun explosion hitting Earth

"Extreme solar storms could have huge impacts on Earth."

10/14/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA captured an image of a strong solar flare the sun, emitted on Jan. 9, 2023 (this was not the unprecedented event).

NASA captured an image of a strong solar flare the sun, emitted on Jan. 9, 2023 (this was not the unprecedented event).

Bed bug outbreaks are real. Here's what experts want you to know.

"We're the perfect host."

10/14/2023

By Mark Kaufman

C. hemipterus, a bed bug species. These pests bite and suck blood while people sleep.

C. hemipterus, a bed bug species. These pests bite and suck blood while people sleep.

NASA found a surprise when opening its asteroid canister

The contents inside are invaluable.

10/12/2023

By Mark Kaufman

Scientists opening the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return lid at the NASA Johnson Space Center

Scientists opening the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return lid at the NASA Johnson Space Center

How to view the solar eclipse without destroying your eyes

Get ready. It's happening on Oct. 14.

10/12/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An annular solar eclipse seen as the moon traveled between Earth and the sun.

An annular solar eclipse seen as the moon traveled between Earth and the sun.

How to safely view the Solar Eclipse on October 14th

A celestial spectacle will pass through the sky on Oct. 14.

10/11/2023

By Mark Stetson and Mark Kaufman

Solar Eclipse 2023`

Solar Eclipse 2023`

Fat Bear Week winner is revealed. She's a rebel.

Watch out.

10/11/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The 2023 Fat Bear Week winner, Grazer, seen in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in September.

The 2023 Fat Bear Week winner, Grazer, seen in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in September.

Webb telescope recorded sun explosions in a captivating solar system

"Each one of these planets is truly precious."

10/10/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

The Earth's iron core isn't just a solid mass

It's an inner Earth particle party!

10/08/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustrated model of the Earth showing each of its inner layers.

An illustrated model of the Earth showing each of its inner layers.

This fat bear won't win Fat Bear Week. But the bears know he's king.

"Other bears know his reputation. They know his size. They know his fighting skills."

10/08/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The dominant bear 856 photographed in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in 2022.

The dominant bear 856 photographed in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in 2022.

Scientists say that the planet Mercury is still shrinking

The planetary equivalent of stretch marks tell us about Mercury's shifting size.

10/07/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

Grey surface with significant catering.

Grey surface with significant catering.

NASA rover makes adventurous trip, then snaps stunning Mars picture

An Earth-like vista.

10/07/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA's Curiosity rover in the Martian desert.

NASA's Curiosity rover in the Martian desert.

Unprecedented fat bear story just got even better

"It's a great story."

10/07/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The fat bear cousins bears 909 and 910.

The fat bear cousins bears 909 and 910.

Webb telescope images as watch bands? Swatch has 'em.

Wear the "Pillars of Creation" on your wrist.

10/05/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A collection of Swatch watches with bands featuring images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

A collection of Swatch watches with bands featuring images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Astronomers may have solved one of Webb's first puzzles

Scientists may not have to throw cosmology out with the bathwater after all.

10/05/2023

By Elisha Sauers

James Webb telescope observing earliest galaxies

James Webb telescope observing earliest galaxies

This bear looked frail and weak. Look at his transformation.

"He must have been extraordinarily hungry."

10/05/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The aging bear Otis (bear 480) seen looking quite gaunt in July 2023.

The aging bear Otis (bear 480) seen looking quite gaunt in July 2023.

What's Fat Bear Week?

"Each bear faces its own challenges in order to gain the body mass necessary to survive."

10/04/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The Fat Bear Week Champion bear 747 fishing in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River.

The Fat Bear Week Champion bear 747 fishing in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River.

James Webb Telescope captures stunning images of a neighboring galaxy

Barnard’s Galaxy is roughly 1.5 million light-years away

10/03/2023

By Emmett Smith

The James Webb Telescope floating in space

The James Webb Telescope floating in space

Webb telescope snaps some of its largest images, and they're majestic

The vast star-forming region is more than eye candy.

10/03/2023

By Elisha Sauers

Webb studying Orion Nebula

Webb studying Orion Nebula

Fat Bear Week is back. In 2023, the bears overcame big obstacles.

A fat bear is a successful bear.

10/03/2023

By Mark Kaufman

One of the 2023 Fat Bear Week contestants, "Chunk."

One of the 2023 Fat Bear Week contestants, "Chunk."

NASA rover films 1-mile-high twister spinning on Mars

This vortex ain't no joke.

09/30/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA's Perseverance rover, with tracks in the background, exploring the Martian desert.

NASA's Perseverance rover, with tracks in the background, exploring the Martian desert.