Scientists used computer simulations to learn that our Milky Way galaxy may sometimes launch newly forming stars into the space around itself - that is, into the halo of our galaxy - via outflows triggered by supernova explosions.

Using satellite data, scientists have made precise, detailed maps of how the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have changed over 16 years. How the maps were made, and what they tell us.

This weekend - before dawn May 4, 5 and 6 - presents a fine time for watching the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower.

Eta Aquariid meteors radiate from the Y-shaped group of stars called the Water Jar in the constellation Aquarius. Here are 2 ways to find it.

These next few nights - May 1 and 2, 2020 - the moon is located in the direction of the constellation Leo the Lion. You'll see the moon near Regulus, the star that represents the Lion's Heart.

Maybe you didn't realize Venus can appear as a crescent, much less in rainbow colors? These effects happen when Venus draws near its time of passing between us and the sun, which it will on June 3.

A new study has offered the clearest indication yet of how insects all over the world are faring. The researchers studied data on the numbers and total weight of insects and arachnids (spiders and mites) sampled in 41 countries on five continents.

A small asteroid, 2020 HS7, passed at nearly the distance of geosynchronous satellites.

Earth and Mars both are known to have swirling dust devils moving along their surfaces. Saturn's large moon Titan might have them, too, according to a new study. If so, NASA's planned Dragonfly mission will be able to find them.

A cloudy sky last night prevented the online viewing of large, close-passing asteroid 1998 OR2. The Virtual Telescope Project will be trying again today to show you the asteroid, which passed us earlier today.