Space missions in the future could travel to Mars, asteroids and the outer solar system by riding on nuclear-powered rockets, ...

October is Space Month. At Duke University, space research is more than just science—it's a bold journey across disciplines.

One great benefit of retracing the path of travelers past is finding places that are off the tourist circuit of the present.

Did you know that our universe can "ring" like a bell? When massive events, like galaxy collisions or black hole mergers, happen, they send out ripples of gravitational waves, kind of like cosmic ...

The 9th Interstellar Symposium at UT Austin will bring together scientists, creatives, and industry experts to discuss the ...

Cosmic dust—the tiny particles that help form stars, planets and the chemical building blocks of life—might be much spongier and fluffier than long assumed, according to an international group of ...

Some things we see in space appear to outpace light. Now we are learning to harness these bizarre optical illusions to ...

Depending on your favorite science fiction franchise, you likely know all about shooting lasers, phasers, and other photon-based weapons in space. That's all well and good, but what about traditional ...

Would you guess that the Earth is spinning at 1,000 mph around its axis and at the same time hurtling through space on its ...

Deep Focus: Community canteens in China seek sustainable solutions through hardship and exploration In-Depth editor & ...