An image of the Martian moon Deimos. It's relatively small at some seven miles across. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / University of Arizona A satellite orbiting Mars captured a stunning view of our ...

All three of these astronomical alignments provide astronomers with opportunities to study our solar system and galaxy. And, all three involve shadows! What’s the difference between the three, you ask ...

A newly discovered object speeding through our solar system is sparking excitement among astronomers because it’s not from around here. Believed to be a comet, the object is only the third celestial ...

Forward-looking: Scientists in Finland have identified a new bio-based material that could help extend the lifespan of solar cells while reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics. A team led by ...

Why is Graphene so Important Industrially? Owing to its unique qualities and benefits, graphene is expected to revolutionize several scientific sectors and lead to massive applications. The hexagonal ...

In the United States, a three-year project investigating causes of voltage loss in cadmium selenide telluride thin films published its discovery of a new way to measure and track the mechanisms ...

Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, a cold cloud of gas and dust buried deep in one of the Milky Way galaxy’s spiral arms started to collapse. From there, gravity worked its magic. The cloud began to ...

The location of the solar system's outer boundary is a point of contention among astronomers. There are three possible candidates, which "all have merit." But which one is best? When you purchase ...

And how could it happen? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This story is, of course, based in the realm of fiction, but could Earth ...