NASA's Swift telescope receives rescue mission while scientists create synthetic life forms and observe rare cosmic phenomena including contact binary asteroids.

A refrigerator-size spacecraft launched to save NASA's Swift telescope by grabbing onto it and nudging it to a higher orbit, enabling continued observation of powerful cosmic explosions and gamma-ray bursts.

Japanese spacecraft captured unprecedented images of a 'contact binary' asteroid—two space rocks fused together—providing rare direct observation of how asteroids can merge in space.

Scientists achieved a major breakthrough in synthetic biology by creating lab-made cells using artificial DNA that can feed, multiply, and divide, marking a significant step toward artificial organisms for producing drugs, food, and fuel.

The waning crescent moon will pair with the Pleiades star cluster (Seven Sisters) in early July, offering skywatchers a beautiful celestial alignment visible in early morning hours with binoculars.

Research universities are admitting fewer Ph.D. students due to uncertain federal funding, raising concerns about the future of scientific research and workforce development in America.

Deep-sea creatures are unexpectedly thriving as Arctic ice melts, benefiting from nutrients released by icebergs in what researchers describe as a rare positive development amid climate change.

Scientists identified the oldest American object ever launched into space, shedding light on the early history of space exploration and US contributions to spaceflight.

ULA's remaining six Atlas V rockets face severe constraints, capable of launching only Boeing's Starliner, highlighting challenges in the commercial space launch industry.

A new virus catalog was compiled to identify which pathogens pose the greatest threat to public health, supporting pandemic preparedness and disease surveillance efforts.