RBH-1: A Supermassive Black Hole Racing Through Space
A supermassive black hole named RBH-1 is moving at nearly 1,000 km/s, leaving behind a 200,000-light-year trail of gas and newborn stars, according to new research.
Editorial Staff Jul 10
Space News
Latest Space News stories from Science.
'Reckless' Space-Based Data Centers Criticized for Lack of Environmental Review
The proposal to launch a million data centers into orbit without environmental assessments has drawn sharp criticism, with experts calling it reckless.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
Apophis: A Unique Opportunity to Observe an Asteroid Up Close
In just three years, the asteroid Apophis will make a close approach to Earth, offering a rare chance for public observation and scientific study.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
Venera 9: The First Photograph from the Surface of Venus
On October 22, 1975, the Soviet Venera 9 probe made a groundbreaking achievement by sending back the first photograph from the surface of Venus, despite its brief existence under extreme conditions.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
Singapore's New Space Agency Aims to Boost National Space Industry
In a significant move to enhance its space capabilities, Singapore's new space agency has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan's space agency.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
UC Irvine Astronomers Announce Discovery of GJ 251 c, a Nearby Rocky Super-Earth
In a significant breakthrough, astronomers from UC Irvine have discovered GJ 251 c, a rocky super-Earth located in a habitable zone less than 20 light-years away, which may soon be photographed by advanced telescopes.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator: An Observing Guide
This guide provides insights into observing deep-sky objects along the galactic equator, featuring both well-known and obscure celestial wonders.
Editorial Staff Jul 8
Did a Passing Star Shower Us with Comets?
A new study indicates that a comet shower we are witnessing may have originated from a star that disturbed the Oort Cloud millions of years ago.
Editorial Staff Jul 8
The Beauty Secret of Korean Women: The Science of Rice Water
For centuries, Korean women have harnessed the power of rice water in their beauty routines. Recent studies confirm that fermented rice extracts are packed with antioxidants and B vitamins, offering skin benefits.
Editorial Staff Jul 8
Ancient Sumerian Tablet Reveals 4,000-Year-Old Beer Brewing Recipe
A nearly 4,000-year-old clay tablet from Sumer describes the brewing of beer, suggesting fermentation may have been humanity's first scientific endeavor.
Editorial Staff Jul 8
Unexpected Life Discovered in Deep Ocean Trenches by Geochemist Mengran Du
During a recent submersible dive, geochemist Mengran Du uncovered a surprising ecosystem in the deep trenches between Russia and Alaska, thriving without sunlight.
Editorial Staff Jul 8
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Set for August 2026 Launch
The Roman Space Telescope, scheduled for launch on August 30, 2026, aims to discover approximately 100,000 exoplanets, surpassing all previous telescopes combined.
Editorial Staff Jul 7
Visible Planets and Night Sky Guide for July 2026
Explore the night sky this July with a guide to visible planets and celestial events, including a stunning view of Saturn.
Editorial Staff Jul 7
Understanding Memory Formation in Young Adults
Research shows that individuals often recall memories from their mid-teens to mid-twenties more vividly than from other life stages, largely due to unique experiences.
Editorial Staff Jul 7