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How the SpaceX Starship plans to reach Mars
"Do you get to the second planet, or do you not?"
By Mark Stetson and Elisha Sauers
NASA rover finds clear evidence of ancient waves, yes waves, on Mars
But the space agency says taking a sample for science has been tough.
A mistake on the Webb telescope just led to a surprising discovery
A small object could have huge implications for solar system research.
Scientists just found a planet that's stranger than you can imagine
Half of this odd world may be habitable.
By Mark Kaufman
The green comet will zip out of the sky soon. You can still see it.
Don't wait another 50,000 years.
Watch these distant planets orbit their star in spectacular time-lapse
Twelve years of images were squished into 4.5 seconds.
Watch a supermassive black hole devour a star
NASA called it a "stellar snacking event."
What is that California-sized cloud on Mars?
For starters, it's not smoke billowing from a volcanic eruption.
By Mark Stetson and Elisha Sauers
3 vital things to know about the asteroid that closely zoomed by Earth
If an asteroid is ever a threat, NASA will tell you.
By Mark Kaufman
How a NASA nuclear rocket engine could unleash the solar system
It'll be safe, engineers say.
Why are we sending a plastic-eating enzyme to space?
This bacteria was bioengineered to upcycle waste.
Can you power a village with a tiny stream?
The turbines are designed to be easily maintained in regions of the world where generating energy is difficult.
Scientists find massive meteorite in Antarctica heavier than most bowling balls
A scientifically valuable space rock.
Scientists drop absolutely stunning new view of the Milky Way galaxy
Billions. Billions of stars.
By Mark Kaufman
It's a good time to look at Mercury
Mercury isn't stargazer-friendly, so check it out while you can.
By Mike Pearl
An enormous Martian cloud returns every spring. Scientists found out why.
What's causing this natural wonder on the Red Planet?
Why is it called a snow moon? (And when to see it)
Plus: everything you need to know about the orb orbiting our orb.
By Mike Pearl
A sneaky asteroid zoomed through Hubble's deep space picture
The space rock is a few miles across.
Walrus detectives wanted: Pitch in and preserve the future of walruses
Citizen science at its best.
England bans the sale of single-use plastics
Single-use plastics are becoming never-use plastics in England.
