Beyond better testing, we need better protection. Physical shields seem like the obvious first defense. Hydrogen-rich materials such as polyethylene and water-absorbing hydrogels can slow charged ...

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest Earth pass early on Dec. 19. Here's what astronomers know about its origin and speed.

Rocky planets like our Earth may be far more common than previously thought, according to new research published in the ...

A violent stellar explosion has just given astronomers their clearest look yet at how some of the raw ingredients for biology ...

A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 per cent of sun-like stars ...

Star gazers can enjoy two meteor showers in December, the Geminids and the Ursids. The Geminids, considered one of the year's best, will peak first in the month, while the Ursids will peak a few days ...

The pristine interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is theorised to be covered in ice cryovolcanoes, challenging all models of comet formation ...

"Cosmic rays can interact with modern microelectronics and change the state of a circuit." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...

H. Moser & Cie.’s Streamliner Perpetual Moon Concept Meteorite spotlights a fumé golden meteorite dial Powered by the HMC 270 automatic calibre, the moonphase is accurate to one day in 1,027 years Its ...

A break in Seattle’s showery status quo could treat night owls to a meteor shower Tuesday night. Streams of cosmic debris hailing from the excitingly-named comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle will be closest to ...

It never feels good to miss cosmic events like Tuesday night’s surprise Northern Lights or even last month’s Orionids meteor shower, but the good news is that they’re not as rare as they seem. Spend ...