Tonight marks the peak of the Draconid meteor shower, promising an impressive celestial display as a multitude of meteors are set to streak across the moonlit October skies. The annual Draconid meteor shower, a celestial event stemming from Earth's yearly journey...
European Mars orbiter spies interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming past Red Planet (photos)
A European Mars probe recently captured a rare astronomical spectacle: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS making a close approach to the Red Planet last week. On October 3, the European Space Agency's (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) successfully documented the...
Blue Origin launches 6 ‘Space Nomads,’ including mystery passenger, on suborbital space tourist flight (video)
Blue Origin successfully completed its 15th space tourism mission on October 8, launching six individuals on a brief journey to the edge of space. Notably, one passenger's identity remained undisclosed until after the flight concluded. Blue Origin's New Shepard...
6,000 and counting: The next 30 years in the search for exoplanets
The confirmed number of exoplanets has recently surpassed the 6,000 milestone, and astronomers are now preparing for a rapid acceleration in discoveries. Thousands more are anticipated in the coming years, as previously underutilized planet-finding techniques are set...
‘Closest view’ yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS captured by Mars orbiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that two of its spacecraft stationed on Mars have successfully photographed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. These images represent the closest perspective the agency will attain of the elusive object. An interstellar...
When is the next full moon?
November's full moon, dubbed the Beaver Moon, will be visible on Wednesday, November 5. It will reach its precise fullness at 8:19 a.m. ET on that day, according to Time and Date. Observers can also expect the moon to appear bright and full for several days...
James Webb telescope finds ‘remarkable’ evidence that a black hole plowed through a galaxy, leaving an enormous scar behind
Astronomers have identified an immense cosmic trail of gas and dust in a distant galaxy. Scientists propose this colossal structure may have been sculpted by a massive black hole passing through, though other explanations for its formation are also under...
Immune-informed brain aging research offers new treatment possibilities, speakers say
Understanding the complex interplay between the central nervous system and the immune system, and its role in age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and arthritis, is crucial for developing innovative therapies. This perspective was a key focus for...
Diagnostic dilemma: A brain lesion gave a woman a lifetime of joyless laughing fits
A 31-year-old woman has been identified as the patient. A woman presented for clinical evaluation after a long history of involuntary, intermittent bursts of laughter, described by physicians in her case report as "mirthless." The patient stated these episodes had...
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Final day to find the best deals on cameras, fitness gear and stargazing equipment this October
Amazon Prime Day's current sales event concludes tonight, offering a final opportunity for shoppers to secure notable discounts. The Prime Big Deal Days officially ends at 23:59 on Wednesday, October 8, with deals available on various items, including science gear....
MrBeast: AI means it’s ‘scary times’ for YouTube creators
MrBeast, the world's most subscribed YouTuber, has expressed alarm regarding the swift advancements in generative artificial intelligence. He described the technology's rapid progress as "scary" for the "millions of creators currently making content for a living,"...