If a star explodes in space and no one is around to see it, does it wreak a change on terrestrial evolution? Yes, maybe – if ...

"Even today, our understanding of star formation is still developing; comprehending how stars formed in the earlier universe is even more challenging." ...

A nearby supernova that peppered the Earth with cosmic rays 2-3 million years ago has been blamed for an upsurge in viruses ...

Stars form in regions of space known as stellar nurseries, where high concentrations of gas and dust coalesce to form a baby ...

The company provided updates on its hiring, site readiness, inspections, upgrades, new equipment purchases, licensing and ...

"We would like to understand the difference between these systems, which holds the clue to understand just how many cosmic ...

Sure, they’re particles and rocks, but they’re still a fascinatingly long way from home. Alpha Centauri is the star system ...

Following the All-Star break, the Suns might need to send Tyus Jones to the bench if they want to make a final push for the playoffs.

Watch the evolution of a jet formed by a collapsing star ("collapsar") in these simulations courtesy of Ore Gottlieb/Northwestern University. The wobble of the jets may be the source of mysterious ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

The Class 5A state swim meet quickly turned into pool lanes of surprises Friday night. Boulder’s Hazel Huilman had one of ...