Could this asteroid be a piece of the moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out

The moon is not the only natural object traveling through space alongside Earth. Several small asteroids travel around the sun in near lockstep with our planet. And just like Earth, these space rocks ...

This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals

When NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, launched into orbit in 2016, none of the University of ...

Meet Avi Loeb: Harvard scientist who believes alien technology may already have reached Earth, now chosen to lead White House's UFO panel

The question of whether humanity is alone in the universe has fascinated scientists for generations, but few have pursued an ...
Texas Public Radio

Hike down ‘Astronaut Trail’ into 50,000-year-old Meteor Crater

Meteor Crater is one of the best-preserved impact craters on the planet. For years, visitors have wanted access to the bottom. Now for the first time ever, the narrow trail that leads to the bottom of ...
The Tech Edvocate

7 Unforgettable Stargazing Tour Packages for July’s Meteor Shower Extravaganza

Spread the loveAs July rolls in, stargazers around the world get excited for a spectacular astronomical event: the height of the meteor showers. This July, 2026 promises an unprecedented meteor shower ...
National Academy of Sciences

Building Blocks of the Solar System: A Conversation with Meenakshi Wadhwa on Asteroid Day

Every June 30th, Asteroid Day marks the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska impact and turns global attention to the science of ...