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Core of a core-collapse supernova at the onset of explosion.

Amazing Lopsided Supernova Explosion Explains How Stars Turn Into Black Holes

Ana Verayo |

May 10, 2015 07:39 AM EDT

Data from NASA's NuSTAR telescope reveals how a supernova explosion can turn into a neutron star or a black hole.

Dragon traveled from 0-100 mph in 1.2 seconds, reaching a max velocity of 345 mph.

SpaceX Crew Dragon's First Pad Abort Test Successful

Ana Verayo |

May 10, 2015 05:17 AM EDT

Last Wednesday, May 6, SpaceX successfully conducted its first emergency escape test flight for the Crew Dragon spacecraft.

NASA MESSENGER Data Reveals Mercury Has a Secret Magnetic Field

Ana Verayo |

May 09, 2015 04:38 AM EDT

Upon obtaining the last data from NASA's Messenger probe, it revealed that Mercury also possess a magnetic field although a much weaker one than Earth's.

The Andromeda galaxy, our nearest massive galactic neighbor, is about six times larger and 1,000 times more massive than previously measured.

Andromeda Galaxy's Ghostly Halo is 1000 Times Bigger Invading Milky Way Galaxy

Ana Verayo |

May 08, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Using the Hubble Space Telescope's observations, scientists revealed that Andromeda's mysterious halo is apparently much larger than first thought.

NASA Chief Vows to Bring Humans to Mars by 2030

Ana Verayo |

May 08, 2015 07:57 AM EDT

During the Humans to Mars Summit last May 5, NASA administrator Charles Bolden announced to bring humans to Mars by 2030 starting with initial plans next year.

Student Captures Intriguing X-Files Sounds from Outer Space

Marco Foronda |

May 08, 2015 05:50 AM EDT

Current guesses include sound from a wind farm, the ocean, wind or vibrations from cables on the balloon.

NASA's FINDER Detects Nepal Survivors by Their Pulses

Marco Foronda |

May 08, 2015 02:44 AM EDT

Rescuers found and saved four men trapped in a rubble in Nepal, thanks to NASA's advanced heartbeat detection technology, FINDER.

The Most Distant Galaxy Discovered

Marco Foronda |

May 06, 2015 03:12 AM EDT

Astronomers discovered the most distant galaxy, which formed 13.1 billion years ago.

Deep Space Travel Can Cause Brain Damage; Threatens Mars Missions

Marco Foronda |

May 05, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Astronauts could incur brain damage when exposed to cosmic rays during travels to deep space, posing concerns on the upcoming manned Mars missions.

No Fuel Needed: NASA Successfully Tested EM Drive

Marco Foronda |

May 04, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

Electromagnetic microwave cavities provide a way for directly converting electrical energy to thrust without relying on the need to expel any propellant.

Mars Can Cause Brain Damage to Astronauts? Blame it on Cosmic Rays

Ana Verayo |

May 02, 2015 01:29 AM EDT

A new study reveals that deep spaceflight can apparently cause cognitive brain damage to astronauts especially future missions to Mars.

Warp drive technology in the works? NASA says it's still a dream.

NASA Developing Real Life 'Warp Drive' Like Star Trek? Maybe Not.

Ana Verayo |

May 01, 2015 07:51 AM EDT

Amidst rumors from forums regarding NASA developing new interstellar travel technology that are under wraps, NASA officials are still not confirming anything.

The ISS Progress 59 cargo ship is seen here on the launch pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. It will launch at 3:09 a.m. EDT on Apr. 28 to carry more than three tons of supplies to the ISS.

Falling Back to Earth: Russian Cargo Ship Fails to Reach Space Station

Ana Verayo |

Apr 30, 2015 02:33 AM EDT

Russian cargo ship Progress M-27M lost communications with mission ground control after Tuesday's launch to the ISS and is now plummeting back to Earth.

Pluto May Have Polar Ice Cap, New NASA Images Reveal

Marco Foronda |

Apr 30, 2015 02:10 AM EDT

Pluto May Have Polar Ice Cap, New NASA Images Reveal

NASA Has Released Mercury’s Colorful Images

Marco Foronda |

Apr 29, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Mercury appeared to be rainbow-colored and can be explained by a system that is responsible in capturing the spectral data that is about the surface and exosphere of the planet.