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Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

The world’s first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it fell out of orbit. As Sputnik hit the upper atmosphere at incredible speed, the friction would have caused it to heat up and almost entirely burn off. Some small remnants…

The recent detection of oxygen in the most distant known galaxy is making astronomers rethink how quickly galaxies formed after the Big Bang.

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction

Astronomers have discovered oxygen and heavy elements in the earliest galaxy ever seen, suggesting some galaxies as early as 300 million years after the Big Bang matured early.

A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical sites by up to 35%

Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere.

The daughter of astronaut Butch Wilmore shared her homecoming plans to welcome her father after he was stuck in space for 286 days. The post Stranded Astronaut’s Daughter Warms Hearts, Plans To Make His “Favorite Dessert”—Pecan Pie first appeared on Bored Panda.

In today’s newsletter: When ISS astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore touched down in a SpaceX capsule they entered a politically charged atmosphere