
NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
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Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
"It's astounding how this thing actually is sitting in place already with its galaxy so early on in the universe," said one of the study's authors.
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
Viewers are in for a special treat when the moon moves in front of the sun. NASA's Anita Dey breaks it all down for us.
Water-bearing clays found in rocks from the asteroid Bennu support theories about how water may have made it to Earth in the distant past.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
The image shows "luminous regions" around a newborn star in a strikingly high resolution.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
"Depending upon the type of meteorite this is, specimens could easily be worth their weight in gold," said an official at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
Boston University alum Bob Hines is set to reconnect with a group of students he spoke to from space back in July. WBZ-TV’s Mike Sullivan reports.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align on Tuesday night.
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is believed to have traveled billions of miles from the most distant region of the solar system — and this will likely be the only time it's visible from Earth for thousands of years.
NASA is currently running a special essay contest for children in hopes of generating new power ideas.
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
A team of scientists is launching a new study into what used to be referred to as UFOs.
Blastoff of the Space Launch System is now scheduled for 2:17 p.m. Saturday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The head of the space propulsion lab at MIT said the launch of the Artemis moon rocket will open a new chapter in space exploration.
Students from Boston University and its affiliate programs had the chance to talk with astronauts on board the International Space Station.
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
The "behemoth comet" is coming in from the edge of the solar system at 22,000 mph.
It's the first weekend of December - start off the month by taking in the season's magic with holiday events happening all across the state.
The final holiday dress rehearsal became the first ever free concert for military before the holiday season starts.
Protests have been popping up at tree lighting ceremonies in major cities across the country.
An armed man tried to break into Sara Kane's home, but she fought him off with her broom.
Paval Zacha had a goal and an assist as the Boston Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Welcome to December. November in Massachusetts was dry and chilly, but does that change the winter forecast?
A brave Worcester woman fought off a would-be burglar at her apartment complex using a broom early Wednesday morning.
Parents are concerned after police say strangers tried to enter schools in Woburn and Lowell.
Massachusetts is now considering allowing deer hunting on Sundays to alleviate the stress farmers are feeling. But not everyone is for it.
A group that owns dozens of minor league baseball teams has agreed to buy the Worcester Red Sox.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement.
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Paval Zacha had a goal and an assist as the Boston Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
A group that owns dozens of minor league baseball teams has agreed to buy the Worcester Red Sox.
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
Curt Onalfo can drop the interim tag in New England.
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared a photo of the northern lights from when they were at their peak.