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'War of the Worlds' at 20: Steven Spielberg made three-quarters of an apocalyptic classic

Spielberg's contemporary spin on H. G. Wells would be up there with his best if only he could have nailed the ending.

'War of the Worlds' at 20: Steven Spielberg made three-quarters of an apocalyptic classic

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists on suborbital trip from Texas, including 750th person ever to fly into space

Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, launched its 13th crewed New Shepard rocket on a successful suborbital spacefl...

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists on suborbital trip from Texas, including 750th person ever to fly into space

Zombie fungus-infected fly that likely lived among dinosaurs is preserved in amber

Zombie fungus-infected fly that likely lived among dinosaurs is preserved in amber

New satellite constellation will scan the entire Earth every 20 minutes to find wildfires

Muon Space released the first images from its new wildfire detection satellite, FireSat.

New satellite constellation will scan the entire Earth every 20 minutes to find wildfires

What is déjà vu? Psychologists are exploring this creepy feeling of having already lived through an experience before

What is déjà vu? Psychologists are exploring this creepy feeling of having already lived through an experience before

How do hurricanes and tropical storms get their names?

The World Meteorological Organization maintains a list of 21 hurricane names for each year. In especially busy years, a supplemental list is used.

How do hurricanes and tropical storms get their names?

Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet

Parisian astronomer Camille Flammarion brought used science fiction to bring Mars to life

Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure the US does not cede leader...

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

Ancient city possibly ruled by females over 9,000 years ago, researchers say

Ancient city possibly ruled by females over 9,000 years ago, researchers say

SpaceX sends two batches of Starlink satellites on Saturday doubleheader (video)

SpaceX sends two batches of Starlink satellites on Saturday doubleheader (video)

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight

Did you ever hear the tragedy of 'Star Wars: Underworld', George Lucas' cancelled Star Wars TV show?

George Lucas had big plans for a live-action TV series before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 — so what happened?

Did you ever hear the tragedy of 'Star Wars: Underworld', George Lucas' cancelled Star Wars TV show?

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 167 — An Outpost on the Moon

On Episode 167 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by AJ Gemer of Lunar Outpost, a fast-moving company innovating in cislunar t...

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 167 — An Outpost on the Moon

How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths

How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths

Blue Origin to launch 6 people to suborbital space June 29 after weather delay

Blue Origin to launch 6 people to suborbital space June 29 after weather delay

Is the bar higher for scientific claims of alien life?

The skepticism and debate around the question of "are we alone in the universe" makes the field of astrobiology more cautious

Is the bar higher for scientific claims of alien life?

In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices

In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices

The ups and downs of life in space | On the ISS this week June 23 - 27, 2025

The Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) crew flying aboard SpaceX's Dragon "Grace" docked to the International Space Station beginning a two-week stay on the orbit...

The ups and downs of life in space | On the ISS this week June 23 - 27, 2025

Japan targeting June 28 for launch of GOSAT-GW on 50th and final liftoff of the H-2A rocket

The 50th and final liftoff of Japan's H-2A rocket is set to launch the GOSAT-GW satellite on Saturday (June 28).

Japan targeting June 28 for launch of GOSAT-GW on 50th and final liftoff of the H-2A rocket