This week, learn why experts are divided over an exoplanet, see the first footage of a colossal squid in its deep-sea habitat, uncover why Earth is peeling, and more.

A new commander has taken charge aboard the ISS as three crew members prepare for their return to Earth—just in time for one ...

The initial report was based on observations from the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration of NASA and its European and Canadian counterparts. But the results created a lot of hubbub ...

The European Space Agency’s astronaut cohort includes a parastronaut, as part of a feasibility project. AP Photo/Francois Mori Jesse Rhoades, University of North Dakota and Rebecca Rhoades, University ...

What if instead of sending the ultra-wealthy to space, we put our resources into providing food, shelter, medicine and ...

Indian scientists, in collaboration with global experts from NASA and the European Space Agency, have pitched to do seven ...

Operating technology in space is no easy task. Harsh conditions like intense radiation from solar flares and cosmic rays, extreme temperatures, and flying debris can all damage electronics. One of the ...

A team of astronomers claims to have sniffed out a “biosignature” in the atmosphere of a distant planet called K2-18b. But ...

Observations by the James Webb space telescope find possible biological activity on a giant planet 124 light-years from Earth ...

Since ancient times, humans have explored forests, mountains, and oceans. Now, we look to the skies. But why go to space? To ...

K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, may be the best hope to confirm that life exists beyond Earth. Here's what to know ...

A rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction is coming to Earth's morning skies on April 25, when Venus, Saturn and the crescent ...