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If we find life beyond Earth, how will nations respond?
If we ever find life beyond Earth, how will the nations of the world respond? A group of experts give 3 possibilities: cooperation, competition and isolation.
September 6, 2026
Saturn’s south pole decagon confirmed! A mysterious 10-sided figure
Saturn’s south pole is now known to have a giant, evolving 10-sided wave, similar to the Saturn north pole hexagon. Read more about it here.
September 3, 2026
Pioneer 11: Watching the Saturn Watchers
Pioneer 11 made history 47 years ago today when it became the 1st spacecraft to fly past Saturn, revealing the ringed world up close for the 1st time.
September 1, 2026
Will you see colors in aurora? Or do you need a camera?
If you live below 50 degrees N. latitude, any aurora visible is likely to be low on your horizon, and you're less likely to see vivid colors.
August 25, 2026
Highest-resolution images of the sun’s surface here!
The Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution images of the sun's surface yet. They show instabilities that may help explain the hot surface.
August 9, 2026
The electromagnetic spectrum: It’s more than visible light
The light our eyes can detect is only a sliver of the light out there. The electromagnetic spectrum describes all the wavelengths of light, seen and unseen.
August 7, 2026
Solar eclipse: Top 5 tips for photographing an eclipse
Are you hoping to get some great pics of the August 12 total solar eclipse? Here are 5 tips from NASA to help you capture some memories of this precious event.
August 6, 2026
Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
Spokane wildfires show wildfire risk is growing, but preparedness, resilient communities and smarter land management can reduce future losses.
August 5, 2026
Jimothy the raccoon is a survivor! Here’s why
Jimothy the raccoon has an inspiring story, showcasing how an animal can adapt - especially with the help of his mother - to overcome extraordinary challenges.
July 29, 2026
Companion for Betelgeuse update! A new image
A recent image appears to show the faint companion for Betelgeuse. It's the strongest evidence yet that the beloved red supergiant star has a companion star.
July 28, 2026
