The first full-color science images from the Euclid space telescope showcase crystal-clear views of hundreds of thousands of galaxies, star clusters and other stunning cosmic objects. The images are ...

The International Space Station (ISS) has once again served as a window into the universe and a hub for groundbreaking research this year. NASA's latest collection of best science images of 2024 ...

The James Webb Space Telescope debuted its official science images Tuesday. The pictures are the hard-won prize of astronomers worldwide, who pushed through numerous delays, 33 years of ...

The end of 2024 is approaching, marking another full loop around the sun for our planet. So Scientific American is here to celebrate with nine of our favorite space-related images from the year. In ...

The Southern Ring Nebula, captured by Hubble (left) and the JWST (right). Credit: NASA/The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA/NASA), NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI Scroll down to compare the new JWST images to ...

The Wellcome Photography Prize awards photographers who show how science affects human health around the world.

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A jaguar that snuck up on a photographer trying to spot an armadillo, a polar bear sitting on a sperm whale, and more take ...

It’s been a busy year for the International Space Station (ISS). When they’re not gazing out at the gorgeous views during downtime, the orbital outpost’s inhabitants spend most of their time working ...

Generative AI’s rapid rise over recent years has sparked panic about misinformation, job losses and more. Now experts say science itself may be under threat. Due to recent developments in AI, nearly ...