NASA orbiter spots Curiosity rover making tracks on Mars

A spacecraft orbiting Mars has caught the Curiosity rover in action as it drives to its next science mission. See the image and read more here.

New study says rain on ancient Mars fed rivers and lakes

Did it rain on ancient Mars? A new study suggests that heavy precipitation - rain or snow - helped form rivers that fed into lakes billions of years ago.

Chimpanzees know how to party. Boozy fruit, anybody?

Do chimpanzees meet in parties to ingest alcohol like we do? For the first time, scientists have recorded chimps repeatedly eating and sharing fermented fruit.

Want to find alien life? Look for patterns of energy

To search for alien life - even exotic life beyond our imagination - a new study suggests looking for "patterns of energy" instead of just organic molecules.

Monday forecast: Tornado outbreak possible in upper Midwest

In a Monday forecast, severe weather with large hail, damaging wind gusts and intense tornadoes across the upper Midwest are expected.

Did you see a smiley face moon Friday morning?

Did you see a smiley face moon on April 25, 2025? Get accurate information here and check out community photos of the triple conjunction.

Solar wind might make water on the moon, study says

A new NASA study has found strong evidence that the solar wind constantly fired out by the sun produces water on our moon.

It’s the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 year anniversary!

We're celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with a look at some of its greatest hits through images and discoveries.

New discovery of carbonates on Mars could solve big mystery

The Curiosity rover has found deposits of carbonates on Mars. It's evidence for an ancient carbon cycle and could explain what happened to Mars' atmosphere.

Massive wildfire in New Jersey still burning. Images here.

The massive wildfire in New Jersey - which began burning in Ocean County yesterday - has burned thousands of acres, forced evacuations and closed roads.