Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later.

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system — but some astronomers think a part of it might still be out there. In early 2020, astronomers discovered the icy traveler, known a…

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Spotify now has more than 750 million monthly users

Spotify announced Tuesday that it hit 751 million total monthly active users (MAUs) for quarter-four of 2025. That record-high is an 11 percent jump from the year before and a significant bump from the third quarter's 713 million MAUs. The quarterly earnings report also …

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James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection.

Woven through the universe are forces, often unseen, that dictate its grand design. For example, at the very heart of nearly every galaxy, we find a supermassive black hole. This isn't just some cosmic void — it's a powerful engine. Even in its quieter moments, this …

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Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later.

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system — but some astronomers think a part of it might still be out there. In early 2020, astronomers discovered the icy traveler, known a…

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The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index.

The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople. The world’s most powerful democracy last year slipped one notch to 29th place, out of 1…

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Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares.

It's a tough trick to catch a cosmic firework just as it explodes. The universe is a really big place, full of transient events that flash into existence and then fade away quickly. We often see the aftermath, the lingering glow. But the very moment of ignition, that ini…

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Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space.

Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a magnificent view of the Flaming Star Nebula blazing in the night sky some 1,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. Meyer's image appears to show a maelstrom of fire leaping away from the colossa…

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This supermassive black hole jet is more powerful than the Death Star's laser

A jet of charged particles moving at almost the speed of light, made from the remnants of a star that was brutally ripped apart by a supermassive black hole, has been found to be one of the most luminous, energetic events astronomers have ever witnessed in the universe. The …

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US athletes cheered, JD Vance booed during Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Team USA entered Friday's opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium on a chilly night in Milan to mark the symbolic start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. But unlike the weather, the Americans received a warm welcome. As U.S. Olympians walked into the stadium in matching Ralph La…

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On this day in space: Feb. 5, 1971: Apollo 14 lands on the moon.

On Feb. 5, 1971, two Apollo 14 astronauts landed on the moon! Apollo 14 commander Alan Shepard and the lunar module pilot Edgar Mitchell left their crewmate Stuart Roosa in the command module and descended down to the moon in the lunar module Antares. Their descent was a litt…

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It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge.

As humanity moves from brief space missions toward longer stays — driven by commercial ambitions for moon bases and eventual Martian settlements — scientists are beginning to confront how the conditions of space may affect human reproduction. A new study argues that the abse…

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US Supreme Court allows pro-Democratic California voting map.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed California on Wednesday to use a new electoral map designed to give Democrats five more congressional seats, improving the party's chances of regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives from President Donald Trump's Republic…

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Egypt to block Roblox for all users.

Egyptian regulators have banned Roblox, a popular children's video game, Bloomberg reports. The nation's Supreme Council for Media Regulation is coordinating with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority on the decision to ensure its enforcement. The stat…

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Wet Dress Rehearsal Countdown Progressing for Artemis II.

NASA continues to press ahead through the countdown for the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal – a fueling test of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Teams monitored all systems throughout the overnight hours during cold temperatures and high winds at the agency’s Kennedy Sp…

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Hubble sees baby stars in Large Magellanic Cloud | Space photo of the day for Jan. 21, 2026.

Star formation can feel like a distant, abstract concept, until you see it mapped across a landscape of gas and dust. A recent image from the Hubble Space Telescope looks at the the N159 star-forming complex within the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of the Milky Way's clos…

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On this day in space: Jan. 21, 1960: 'Miss Sam' the rhesus monkey launched into space.

On January 21, 1960, a monkey named Miss Sam launched on a Little Joe rocket to help NASA test the launch escape system for its new Mercury spacecraft. This spacecraft would ultimately carry the first American astronauts into space. Miss Sam didn't fly all the way to spa…

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Watch private German rocket attempt history-making launch from Norway today.

A German company will attempt to make spaceflight history today (Jan. 21), and you can watch the action live. Isar Aerospace plans to launch its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in northern Norway today, during a window that opens at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT; 9 p.m. local t…

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Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22.

Six space tourists will launch to the final frontier on Thursday (Jan. 22), and you can watch the action live. Blue Origin is scheduled to launch its NS-38 suborbital mission from West Texas on Thursday, during a window that opens at 9:30 a.m. EST (1430 GMT; 8:30 a.m. local …

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Mysterious polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn could be key to understanding their insides.

Scientists may finally know why Jupiter and Saturn have very different weather patterns at their poles, despite having similar sizes and compositions. The discovery could help researchers probe deep into the interiors of these giant gaseous planets. Observations of the two s…

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NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to discuss medical evacuation from International Space Station today.

Four astronauts will discuss their shorter-than-expected space mission during a press conference today (Jan. 21). The members of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission, the first ever to be medically evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS), will talk to reporters at NASA&…

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Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate.

The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate. The humanitarian organization, which says it's the largest supplier of blood products for hospitals and for patient need in the U.S., said the demand from hospital…

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Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says.

The world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy” that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared. The overuse and pollution of water must be tackled urgently, the report’s lead author said, because no one knew when the whole system could collapse, with …

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NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires.

After 27 years of service, NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired from the agency, effective Dec. 27, 2025. Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station, setting numerous human spaceflight records throughout her career. “Suni Williams has been a tra…

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Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today.

Solar system comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the sun today (Jan. 20) during an event known as perihelion, when it will pass a little over half the Earth-sun distance from our parent star, causing it to brighten significantly. Comet Wierzchos makes i…

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Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide.

We were expecting a show and boy did it deliver. Skywatchers around the world were treated to stunning auroras that surged far beyond their usual polar limits, lighting up mid-latitude skies during a severe G4 geomagnetic storm. Northern lights were reported across mid-latitu…

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ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says.

NASA is bringing some of the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth early due to medical concerns with one the astronauts. That shouldn't cause any delays in the preparations to rollout and launch the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket…

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Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition.

Jupiter will be at its most spectacular in 2026 in the early hours of Jan. 10, as it shines above the eastern horizon among the stars of the constellation Gemini. Here's where to look and what to expect as the gas giant draws closest to Earth around opposition. The visib…

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How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space?

NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman were expected to perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday (Jan. 8), but it was called off Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) due to "medical concerns" with an unidentified crew member. Those conc…

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US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro.

Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other na…

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The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon

The January 2026 full moon is upon us! Here's what to expect when the "Wolf Moon" prowls over the horizon tonight, kicking off a spectacular natural light show as the first full moon (and supermoon) of 2026. A full moon occurs when the moon sits opposite the su…

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