A party hat-shaped object spotted on Mars has sparked fresh debate among scientists, with some suggesting it could hint at something unusual, while others say there may be a far simpler explanation.

The mysterious party hat-shaped object on Mars which perplexed experts has been identified as a naturally occurring rock shape, attributed to the Martian winds which have been known to produce other ...

Don Pettit snapped the photo during Expedition 72, which took place from 23 September 2024 until 18 April 2025. The unusual object almost looks like an egg, with black tentacles erupting from the base ...

Engineers developed a system that helps robots quickly map a scene and identify items they need to complete a set of tasks. Imagine having to straighten up a messy kitchen, starting with a counter ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during April 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Indicating that Neanderthals buried their dead, a stone-lined pit in southwest France held the 70,000-year-old remains of a man wrapped in bearskin. The illustration is based on a diorama at ...