When astronomers first observed comet 3I/ATLAS, they realized it was special. It is just the third confirmed interstellar object to pass through our Solar System, after the enigmatic ‘Oumuamua and the ...

Astronomers studying a rare interstellar comet have discovered something surprising: it contains unusually large amounts of methanol, a type of alcohol. The discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into ...

A new cloud seeding project in Grand County is testing a very different approach — one that uses electricity instead of chemicals.

The manufacturer says its new NVWave platform ushers in the category of “Residential Microgrid-Ready” energy storage systems and is targeted toward the needs of installers seeking flexible, scalable ...

The researchers who scan the skies for radio signals from extraterrestrials are now rethinking their approach.

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and ...

A small, round piece of asteroid Ryugu (sample #91), called “S-lunar,” contains tiny particles (less than 1 mm) that will allow planetary scientists to study the magnetic signature of the early solar ...

Microscopic crystals extracted from meteorites could help settle a debate about the birth of our patch of the Milky Way.

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how Red Texas is turning green when it comes to energy and building up U ...

New research suggests that Jupiter’s icy moons may have formed with complex organic molecules already embedded in their building blocks.

Jupiter’s icy moons may have been seeded with the chemical ingredients for life from the very beginning. An international ...

In 2022, Congress created the $1 billion Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund to support renewable infrastructure and the archipelago’s goal of meeting 100% of its electricity needs with renewable ...