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NGC 1803 galaxy taken by NASA's Hubble telescope first discovered in 1834

The NGC 1803 galaxy is more than 200 million light years from Earth. This beautiful galaxy is within the constellation of Pictor, also known as the Painter’s Easel.

NASA aerospace engineer says question of 'are we alone?' inspires work

Adrian Southard, one of NASA's aerospace engineers, says wondering if humans are alone in the universe has inspired his work at Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Lewis Research Center experts helped solve Hubble Space Telescope repair in the 1990s

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation for nearly three decades, In that time, Hubble has produced spectacular views of the solar system. By producing the breathtaking images we see today, Hubble has generated key information on the origins of the universe.

Oregon State University scientist says mineral structures in meteorites 'future' for safe, inorganic pigment

Oregon State University scientist Mas Subramanian made history a decade ago when he made an accidental discovery of the first new blue inorganic pigment in meteor material. However, he is working to discover more about the science of color.

New technique may help NASA's Webb telescope detect oxygen on other planets

Researchers say NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has the potential to identify a signal produced by oxygen molecules in the atmospheres of exoplanets, according to a Jan. 6 press release.

Caltech researchers study bees' movements for robots that can fly, swim

Two researchers at Caltech are developing a small robot that mimics the motions of bees to both swim and fly.

NASA says 'Goldilocks' stars are the best places to look for life on other planets

For centuries, humankind has often wondered if there could be life on other planets. Now, as astronomers discover new stars and planets, scientists consider the conditions required for a planet to sustain life.