New space images reveal an enormous halo around this famed galaxy

This cosmic target had a glow up.

Scientists focus on the challenges of working and living in outer space

Long-duration spaceflight can chip away at an astronaut's health, prompting scientists to find new ways to make living in ...

A taste of space from North Dakota: An inside look at the Digitalis Dome Planetarium

North Dakotans now have a new way to explore outer space — all they need to do is sit down and look up. North Dakota’s ...

Hidden Moons around Uranus? Outer rings offer new clues to space mystery

Scientists have studied Uranus' outer rings have found fresh evidence that hidden moons may be orbiting the icy planet. New ...
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Worms, wounds and outer space: Meet the San Diego high schooler headed to a prestigious science contest

A San Diego high school senior is a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search competition for her research on how astronauts’ wounds might be able to heal. Leanne Fan, 18, a ...

Virtual reality headsets ‘bring outer space closer to home’ for N.H. third-graders

A team of UNH space scientists visited a classroom, where third-graders took turns trying on VR headsets and stepping into a ...