The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
'Poop pills' may ease insomnia by reprogramming the gut microbiome, early study hints
Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia ...
On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost ...
13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 1...
Ancient bullets reveal where a Roman camp hid in the Pyrenees of Spain before being ambushed
Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain.
Is the Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope a good alternative to a traditional telescope?
A compact spotting scope delivering detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters.
Astronomers watch a black hole's feeding frenzy end with a bad case of cosmic indigestion
Astronomers have discovered that the feeding frenzy of a distant black hole ended with a windy outburst.
Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows
Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires.
Did fungi give mammals an evolutionary edge after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit? New evidence revives a provocative hypothesis
A revived hypothesis argues that a fungus-filled world after the Chicxulub asteroid impact may have given mammals an evo...
AI is ready to run spacecraft. Is the space industry ready for it? (op-ed)
Satellite constellations are getting bigger and increasingly difficult for human operators to manage. Artificial intelli...
Rock crystal scraper: 45,000-year-old Neanderthal tool that shows they had an 'eye for beauty of form and color'
A chance find of rare rock crystal tools a century ago paved the way for a better understanding of Neanderthals today.
Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The observatory has regularly hosted gigs and festivals alongside its scientifi...