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science · NASA · 4d ago
APOD: 2026 November 11 – NGC 4449: Small Galaxy, Big Impact
APOD features NGC 4449, a small galaxy with significant gravitational effects on its surroundings.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' (interview)
Entertainment actors discuss their participation in Andy Weir's audio drama 'Exoplanet,' a science fiction thriller.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 10, 2013: Europe's GOCE satellite, the 'Ferrari of space,' fell out of orbit after mapping Earth's gravity field
Europe's GOCE satellite completed four years of gravitational field mapping before falling from orbit on November 10, 2013.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
A distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished from sight. Astronomers just discovered why
Astronomers identified the cause of an exoplanet's apparent disappearance after seven years of observations.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
How to watch 'We Chose to Go to the Moon' online — stream space race stage show from anywhere
Live stage production 'We Chose to Go to the Moon' retelling the space race is available for online streaming.
science · NASA · 4d ago
NASA Invites Media, Public to Join Voyager 1 One-Light Day Activities
NASA is highlighting Voyager 1's milestone of reaching one light-day from Earth, over 16 billion miles away, nearly 50 years after launch.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
Uranus has a weird magnetic field that's stumped scientists for 40 years — we may finally know why
Extreme internal conditions and electrical conductivity may explain why Uranus and Neptune have unusual lopsided magnetic fields.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
Were there 'lost cosmonauts' in the early Soviet space program?
Cold War-era claims by amateur radio operators alleged they intercepted signals from Soviet cosmonauts who died on secret missions.
science · NASA · 4d ago
NASA Scientists Show How Gravitational Waves Can Reveal New Worlds
NASA studies show the LISA observatory under development could use gravitational wave detection to reveal new exoplanet populations across the galaxy.
science · Space.com · 4d ago
Curiosity Mars rover sizes up new 'Nazca' dig site | Space photo of the day for Nov. 10, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover is preparing to drill at a site called Nazca on Mars. The team will analyze the surface composition before beginning the drilling operation.
science · Space.com · 5d ago
See the first images from the new ZWO Seestar S30 Plus — a smart telescope aimed at beginners
ZWO released the Seestar S30 Plus smart telescope, designed for beginners to photograph galaxies and nebulae at an affordable price point.
science · Space.com · 5d ago
Total solar eclipse 2027 vs 2028 — Which one should you choose, Egypt or Australia?
Two total solar eclipses are scheduled for 2027 and 2028, visible from Egypt and Australia respectively, with different durations of totality.
science · NASA · 5d ago
APOD: 2026 November 10 – Saturn Behind the Moon
Saturn will pass behind the moon on November 10, 2026, creating an occultation event visible from certain locations.
science · NASA · 5d ago
Autumn Mornings Bring Valley Fog
Morning fog patterns over the Appalachian Plateau and Cumberland River valley demonstrate atmospheric phenomena that dissipate during the day.
science · NASA · 5d ago
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5050-5055: It’s Nazca, Our 49th Drill Hole
Curiosity completed its 49th drill hole at a location called Nazca to investigate disc-shaped rock inclusions that may be crystals.
science · NASA · 5d ago
Rubies on Mars?
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected unexpected mineral compositions in Martian rocks using its PIXL and SuperCam instruments.
science · Space.com · 5d ago
Jupiter and Mars are set for a breathtaking close approach later this week: Here's how to see it
Jupiter and Mars will make a close approach in the constellation Leo on November 15, visible to observers.
science · Space.com · 5d ago
Are the James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious Little Red Dots actually tiny black holes left over from the Big Bang era?
Research suggests JWST's Little Red Dots discoveries may contain primordial black holes formed during the Big Bang.
science · NASA · 5d ago
NASA’s Chandra Finds Source of Star’s Mysterious Outbursts
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory identified a hidden companion object triggering repeated outbursts from a massive star every 113 days.
science · Space.com · 6d ago
Meteorite that landed in Cape Cod was a 'lone wolf' from the outer solar system, scientists find
Scientists determined a meteorite that fell in Cape Cod Bay originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
science · NASA · 6d ago
APOD: 2026 November 9 – Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
APOD features an image of Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula, showcasing a bright star and surrounding nebula structure.
science · NASA · 6d ago
Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum
The 2026 ozone hole reached its maximum extent as the seventh largest on record over 48 years, though less severe than some previous holes.
science · Space.com · 6d ago
Legendary sci-fi magazine 'Starlog' returns as a yearly release, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Science fiction magazine Starlog is returning as a yearly publication for its 50th anniversary.
science · Space.com · 7d ago
Who is King Ghidorah? The cosmic connections of Godzilla Minus Zero's foe
Article discusses fictional monster King Ghidorah from Godzilla film and its connection to a real cosmic structure.
science · Space.com · 7d ago
Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds
Researchers model lifeless planetary atmospheres to improve methods for identifying inhabited worlds among rocky exoplanets.
science · NASA · 7d ago
APOD: 2026 November 8 – Major Fireball Meteor
APOD features an astronomy picture of the day showing a major fireball meteor, with explanation from a professional astronomer.
science · Space.com · 7d ago
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235 — Robots in Dark and Scary Places
This Week In Space podcast episode 235 discusses the past, present, and future of planetary exploration with Dr. Jim Green.
science · NASA · 8d ago
APOD: 2026 November 7 – De Gerlache-Kocher Massif
Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day features the De Gerlache-Kocher Massif, with explanation from a professional astronomer.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 6, 1572: A German astronomer discovers the Tycho supernova with the naked eye, but everyone thought the cosmic explosion was a 'new star'
In 1572, German astronomer Wolfgang Schulër observed a supernova with the naked eye, initially thought to be a new star.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
What's that bright 'star' in the early morning sky? It's not a star at all!
Venus is currently visible as a bright object in the eastern sky before sunrise and will continue brightening through later this month.