Space/Cosmos

A number of interesting stories this week touch on the boundaries of science's ability to answer significant questions.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Scientists have used a burst of X-rays to recreate conditions in aging stars.
Michael Schirber, Contributor
We've covered a wide variety of topics for Inside Science News Service over the last year.
Inside Science Contributor
Astronomers witness possible re-enactment of 4-billion-year-old life-promoting event in our solar system.
Michael Schirber, Contributor
Ever faster: The expansion of the universe isn't the only thing that's accelerating.
Phil Schewe, Contributor
NASA's photo provided the first glimpse of our home planet from space 45 years ago today.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
What built the famous canals on Mars?
Larry O'Hanlon, Contributor
NASA's new Curiosity rover mission will assess odds for life in one of four promising locations on Mars.
Irene Klotz, Contributor
NASA's exploration solidified scientific understanding of moon's formation and planetary science.
Stephen P. Maran, Contributor
No longer banned from using telescopes, women are ascending in stellar studies.
Stephen P. Maran, Contributor
40-year old NASA space probes are still heating up the field of astronomy after identifying mysterious 'anomaly'.
Stephen P. Maran, Contributor
A space mission will soon visit an unusual asteroid called Vesta thay may not be a real asteroid.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor