The iconic feature likely formed at least 190 years ago, making it the longest-lived vortex known in the solar system. A new ...

NASA's Europa Clipper will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Despite concerns over some defective transistors on the spacecraft, the mission remains on ...

Astronomers find extreme weather on WASP-76b, with iron winds and molten metal rain due to its proximity to its star.

The discovery may help scientists understand when and where planets like super-Earths can form in our galaxy, and help astronomers focus their search for planets around stars that are more likely to ...

"There's very strong evidence that the ingredients for life exist on Europa, but we have to go there to find out." ...

After a summer of excitement and exploration, here's how to forge through fall with clear intentions and an open heart.

The spacecraft, which will look for life-supporting conditions on one of Jupiter's icy moons, could launch as soon as Oct. 10 ...

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Because they're surrounded by foul-smelling gases that are incompatible with the human sense of smell, living on the surface ...

People at NASA headquarters take deep breaths when the words 'First Story' appear in their email. Late this spring, Curt ...

Recent analysis of JunoCam images has revealed a new, large volcanic formation on Io, showcasing significant geological ...

In an eccentric twist, the hot Jupiter spotted in 2005 was found to be in an orbit just over six days long. The recently ...