This Mars Orbiter Is Finally Getting A Software Update From Windows 98
Europe has had a Mars orbiter in space for two decades, and so it's not surprising to learn it was using software made with an ancient version of Windows.
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This Might Be The Best Place To Find Evidence Of Life On Mars, According To NASA
Scientists are searching for evidence of possible ancient life on Mars, but they may be looking in the wrong locations, according to new research. -
Moon Off-Roading In The Wild GM Electric Car That Makes Hummer EV Look Normal
A multi-million-dollar Moon Rover simulator may sound like the perfect NASA joy-ride, but this high tech project has unexpected links to EVs back down on Earth. -
Scientists Claim Studying Evolution Of Ancient Microbes Could Help Search For Alien Life
Scientists are still looking for evidence of life beyond Earth, an effort that may benefit from turning attention to our planet's oldest microbes. -
How James Webb Telescope Will Study The Earliest Periods Of The Universe
The insanely powerful James Webb Space Telescope will look back through the distant parts of the universe, helping astronomers study its secrets. -
The Enormous Black Hole At The Heart Of Our Galaxy Is Flickering - Why It Matters
At the heart of our galaxy lies a monstrous black hole named Sagittarius A*. Researchers say it is flickering, though probably not for the reason you think. -
How Astronomers Are Investigating This Nebula Where Stars Are Being Born
New research on the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud shows how stars were born and how more can form in the future. -
Jupiter Became Enormous By Swallowing Smaller Planets, Researchers Suggest
Jupiter, a gas giant, may have gained its massive size through the dubious act of swallowing planetesimals. -
NASA's Psyche Mission Just Got Some Bad News
NASA's Psyche mission was due to launch before Oct. 11, but will now be delayed beyond 2022 due to testing concerns. -
The Curiosity Rover Snapped Stunning Images Of Mars Landscapes Shaped By Water
Though Mars is often thought of as a dusty red sphere, it is home to incredible rocky landscapes, including some stunning ones shaped by ancient water. -
Scientists Found A Secret Set Of Polar Bears - Here's Why That Matters
A newly discovered subspecies of polar bear may represent hope for the animals in a world deeply impacted by climate change. -
How NASA Will Keep The InSight Mars Lander Working Until The Very End
NASA's InSight lander is nearing the end of its life, but the team has plans to ensure it collects valuable scientific data until it runs out of power. -
Why This Moon Pool Is So Important For Scientific Research
The moon pool of the icebreaker RSV Nuyina gives Australian researchers a portal to previously inaccessible parts of ice-bound regions of our planet. -
NASA Reveals Three Design Concepts For Nuclear Power On The Moon
NASA isn't planning on getting back to the moon alone - it will be working with other agencies and private companies involved in various parts of the project. -
How The European Space Agency's Hera Mission Plans To Defend Earth From Asteroids
It's been the plot for plenty of sci-fi movies, but the threat of an asteroid impacting the Earth is a real one, and space agencies are preparing.
