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What I learned from a black hole in Los Angeles

PST: Art and Science Collide exhibits are on view across Los Angeles.

Space · Jan 4, 2025

Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life

Researchers believe dark rocks at the site of a future Mars rover landing mission may be left over from ancient volcanic eruptions, and may be protecting signs of life — if there ever was life on Mars.

Space · Jan 3, 2025

Can NASA's troubled Mars Sample Return mission be saved?

An independent review team is delivering a final report to NASA leadership to determine if the agency's Mars Sample Return mission is salvageable after facing scrutiny for its $11 billion budget.

Space · Jan 3, 2025

10 must-shoot events for astrophotographers in 2025

From Northern Lights to total lunar eclipses, these are the 10 events astrophotographers should shoot this year

Digital Camera World · Jan 1, 2025

10 amazing things we found on Mars in 2024, from hundreds of 'spiders' to a 'Martian dog'

From arachnid-like formations and mysterious blobs to an underground ocean and a giant volcano, here are our 10 favorite things scientists discovered on Mars this year.

LiveScience · Dec 31, 2024

Eclipses, meteor showers and more: The must-see skywatching events of 2025

A rundown of some of the exciting sky events — including meteor showers and the first total lunar eclipse for the U.S. since 2022 — that will take place this year.

Space · Dec 31, 2024

Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.

SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.

Space · Dec 31, 2024

Coolest space missions coming in 2025

From a death swirl into Jupiter to "Ghost Riders in the Sky," here are some of the most exciting space missions coming in 2025.

LiveScience · Dec 30, 2024

These Are The Most Exciting Space Missions Coming In 2025

From exploring the Moon to revealing mysteries of the solar system, space agencies around the world are gearing up for an exciting year of launches and flybys.

Inverse · Dec 30, 2024

Astrophotography in January 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

Digital Camera World · Dec 30, 2024