A Western University team has returned to the planetary nebula Tc 1 armed with more data from the JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument to capture the first-ever detailed view of buckyballs in space.

Fifteen years after Western astronomers first discovered 'buckyballs' in space (soccer ball-shaped molecules that resemble a hollow sphere), they're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the U.S. government slashes its spending on basic science, one thing seems certain: there’s still plenty of money to go back to ...

NASA has launched four astronauts on a pioneering journey around the moon—the Artemis II mission. Follow our coverage here. As the U.S. government slashes its spending on basic science, one thing ...

We've seen some stunning photos from the Artemis II crew – but you may have noticed some missing features.

All the essential ingredients to make the DNA and RNA underpinning life on Earth have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu, scientists said Monday. The discovery comes after ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Viewers are sharing photos of the lunar eclipse, or 'blood moon' over Montana. Share your photos at nbcmontana.com/chimein. East Side Fire shuts ...

When Ukrainian forces retook the site of the Braude Radio Astronomy Observatory in September 2022 after forcing a Russian retreat, they found the facility still stood—but barely. Collapsed roofs, ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started releasing its first discoveries: including supernovae, variable stars and asteroids, which will from now on be discovered at an astonishing rate as it begins ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views. Michael d’Estries is a science ...

Astronomy Days at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, was set to take place the weekend of Jan. 24 but was postponed to this weekend due to weather. Another round of winter ...