Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere at Mars’ south pole freezes on the surface in fantastic shapes. ...

A flaming meteor streaked through the night sky in southern Spain on Sunday and created an impact like a small earthquake when it hit the Earth. ...

Pie lovers in England launch a meat and potato pie into the stratosphere to mark the start of the World Pie Eating Championship. ...

At a Glance An arctic blast will leave parts of the U.S. colder than Mars. Low temperatures of the Red Planet typically drop off the scale, far colder than North America, even in winter. Despite its flaming red appearance, Mars is an icy cold planet. But an Arctic blast being delivered by Winter Storm Decima is leaving some parts of the United States chillier than the Red Planet – at least in terms of high temperatures. , according to a...

At a Glance NASA released a composite image of the International Space Station transiting the sun last Saturday.The photo is a combination of 10 images that were taken in Newbury Park, California. NASA recently released a beautiful image that shows the International Space Station and its six passengers passing in front of the sun. The photo, which is actually a composite of 10 photos, shows the ISS streaking in front of the surface of the sun , according to NASA....

NASA finds evidence of “spiders” on Mars, caused by warming dry ice. ...

Meteorologist Danielle Banks shows us how NASA is using a laser from a satellite to study phytoplankton in the ocean. ...

2017 will be a great year for space enthusiasts, with a variety of celestial events and new milestones in space exploration. ...

At a Glance The new year will bring a lot of excitement to the skies. For the first time in more than 30 years, the nation will be able to see a total solar eclipse. The new year will bring a number of stunning events and endeavors that reach all the way to the stars. Here's what you can expect to see. The Quadrantids Meteor Shower Arriving on Jan. 3, the Quadrantid meteor shower is known for its bright fireball...

At a Glance The Quadrantid meteor shower is best known for its fireballs. The lights from this meteor shower last longer than others. The Quadrantid meteor shower, a favorite among skywatchers for its exploding fireballs in light and color, peaks tonight. The best viewing conditions will be in the central states, with mainly clear skies from North Dakota and Minnesota to Texas, according to weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce. Portions of the Gulf Coast states, Northwest and Southwest may also have...

Until now, the origin of fast-moving radio waves ricocheting across the sky has eluded astronomers. For the first time, researchers have managed to track the waves back to their source. Known as FRBs or “fast radio bursts,” , according to a release from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy. Though they disappear just as fast as they came, , according to Nature. “This detection has really broken open the gates of a new realm of science and discovery,” said...

A little over a year before he landed on the moon, Neil Armstrong nearly died when he lost control of a lunar landing vehicle called the LLRV. ...