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Watch asteroid 2024 YR4 zoom harmlessly through space after risk of hitting Earth falls to near zero (video)
Observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope helped show that the expected trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 poses nearly zero risk of impacting Earth in 2032.
Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'
China's Mars rover discovered evidence of an ancient Red Planet beach. Here's why scientists are excited about this.
If Mars has microbe fossils, a laser and rock quarry in Algeria could help find them
Scientists searching for microbe fossils on Mars have a better idea of what to look for thanks to gypsum that formed when the Mediterranean Ocean dried up over 5 million years ago.
What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
Mars is known as the "Red" Planet, but what actually makes it red? New research offers answers.
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare, triggers radio blackouts across Pacific Ocean (video)
A strong X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on Sunday, Feb. 23, creating radio blackouts across parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Columbia Sportswear offers limited edition apparel celebrating its 2nd moon mission
The gold dots on Columbia Sportswear's new long-sleeve shirt forms more than just the silhouette of a lunar lander. It also represents the tech used to protect the craft and outdoor explorers.
First (and last?) look at Intuitive Machines' next moon lander's footpad designs
Photos of the next spacecraft to launch to the moon have revealed a detail on the lander's footpads that Intuitive Machines hopes will never be seen again.
'That's impact probability zero folks!' Earth safe from 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4
The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting our planet are now zero. Last week, it was the riskiest asteroid to hit our planet since records began.
