Jupiter, the giant of our Solar System, remains one of the most fascinating and mysterious planets to explore. With its ...

With a $621,000 award from NASA, University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiologist James Holden will dedicate the next three years to “predicting” the nature of life on Europa.

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched NASA's Europa Clipper mission Monday to investigate Europa, a moon of Jupiter's that has an icy surface which may have an ocean under it, teeming with life. (Photo ...

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

Lake Effect astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares some myths behind some of our solar system’s most famous moons and ...

In the early days of space exploration, scientists sent animals like fruit flies, monkeys, dogs, tortoises and worms into ...

Have you ever wondered why the sea is salty while rivers are fresh? In this video, we explore the fascinating science behind the different types of water found on Earth, and even touch on how other ...

Volcanic planets with static crusts, called Ignan Earths, can maintain liquid oceans and temperate climates favorable to life.

Saturn will retrograde in Pisces (Meena Rashi) for a period of 138 days, only getting direct on November 28, 2025.

Incantations, music, and chanting have been used in rites and rituals since the beginning of time, with roots in ancient ...

NASA has tasked a University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiologist who studies extremophiles with figuring out what aliens ...

In our analysis this week, we look at how NASA's proposed budget would slash the agency's science division by nearly 50%.