A 13-atom molecule containing sulfur has been discovered in interstellar space for the first time, providing insight into the origins of the chemistry of life.

Millis Middle School students visited the Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Learning at Framingham State University.

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global ...

Bill Nye was in Orlando to tout The Planetary Society’s efforts to save NASA science after pressuring Congress to defy President Trump’s proposed budget.

NASA’s 1986 Challenger mission was intended to inspire students to consider a future in space. The crew’s family is continuing their legacy.

NASA is quietly ending financial support for independent planetary science advisory groups, according to a letter posted to the agency’s website on January 16. The affected groups have historically ...

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

ISRO has launched IMEx‑2026, inviting Indian scientists to conduct experiments in microgravity. From biology to materials ...

The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows.

The roots of material science in space began in the mid-20th century during the dawn of the space race. Image Credit: Indometeus/Wikimedia Commons To begin with, rockets, space shuttles, and ...

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The 21st century is featuring a second space age that is increasingly private.