NASA : Science World Report

Jun 03, 2015 05:08 PM EDT

New Images of Pluto's Moons Reveal Chaotic Behaviors

Researchers have taken a closer look at Pluto's moons, Nix and Hydra, and have discovered some startling facts.

Jun 02, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

Strange 'Blue Pools' on Mars in New Images May be Caused by Extreme Winds

They may look like cool, clear pools of water on Mars, but they're not. Mars Express has taken new images that reveal blue "pools" on the Red Planet that are actually something else entirely.

Jun 01, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Makes Close Flyby of Saturns Moon, Hyperion

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is getting a closer look at Saturn's moon, Hyperion. The mission officially made its final close approach on Sunday, May 31.

May 27, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

Did the Mars Rover Curiosity Cause the Red Planet's Methane Spike?

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover detected a mysterious methane spike on Mars in 2014. But what caused this sudden spike, though, is now open for debate.

Mar 06, 2015 11:38 AM EST

NASA Dawn Spacecraft is the First Ever to Orbit Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has officially entered orbit around the dwarf planet, Ceres, as of 7:39 a.m. EST on Friday, March 6. This is the first time any spacecraft has ever achieved a successful orbit around a dwarf planet.

Jan 29, 2015 12:46 PM EST

SMAP May Improve Weather Forecasts by Watching Earth's Wet Soil

There may be a new way to improve weather forecasts. Scientists have found that the key to a better prediction may actually lie within examining the soil.

Jan 28, 2015 07:40 AM EST

NASA Releases Sharpest Image Yet of Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has returned the sharpest images to date of the dwarf planet Ceres. Taken just 147,000 miles from the tiny planet on Jan. 25, the images represent a new milestone for the spacecraft as it continues its journey toward Ceres.

Jan 18, 2015 06:04 PM EST

NASA MRO Spots Long-Lost Mars Lander, Beagle 2

A NASA orbiter has spotted a long-lost Mars lander.

Jan 01, 2015 09:20 AM EST

NASA Dawn Spacecraft Approaches Dwarf Planet, Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has officially entered its approach phase toward the dwarf planet, Ceres.

Dec 29, 2014 08:29 AM EST

NASA Gecko Grippers May Snag Space Junk in the Future

NASA scientists are working on adhesive gripping tools inspired by geckos that could potentially grapple objects such as orbital debris or defunct satellites that would otherwise be hard to handle.

Dec 29, 2014 07:08 AM EST

NASA Looks Back at 2014 at Its Tops Space Achievements and Discoveries

NASA has made some significant discoveries in 2014. Now, the space agency is taking a look back at some of the most notable achievements of the year as the United States rings in the new year.

Dec 17, 2014 11:54 AM EST

NASA Spots Christmas and Holiday Lights All the Way from Space

Each year, holiday lights go up throughout the United States and the nights become just a bit brighter for it. But you don't just see these lights here on Earth; you can also see them from space.