Two new studies have measured the expansion of the universe in our immediate cosmic neighborhood using a novel method that analyzes the motion of two nearby galaxy groups within their surrounding ...

A new study investigates how “flex power”, a technology that dynamically redistributes satellite signal power to resist interference, affects positioning accuracy and navigation reliability.

Up until now, exoplanet surveys have mostly focused on nearby, bright stars that are sun-like or are red dwarfs, which are known to frequently host planets. While astronomers have discovered thousands ...

Findings support kinetic impact technique for planetary defense.

NASA researchers explore a hybrid observatory using a space-based starshade and ground telescopes to improve direct imaging and detect hidden Earth-like exoplanets.

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A new study reveals how forest management informed by Indigenous practices creates unexpected benefits for drought-prone ...

Stellar plasma can smear alien radio signals before they escape their star system, making them harder for astronomers to detect.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is big and dangerous enough that it has been dubbed a “city killer.” There were concerns that the asteroid could hit the moon or even Earth in 2032.

NASA’s DART mission precisely measured changes in asteroid Dimorphos’ orbit and the Didymos system’s heliocentric motion using radar, stellar occultations and space observations.

Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

Threat actors are operationalizing AI to scale and sustain malicious activity, accelerating tradecraft and increasing risk for defenders, as illustrated by recent activity from North Korean groups ...