Saturn’s rings might be really old after all
Saturn’s rings are among the most glorious, stunning, and well-studied features in the Solar System.
However, their age has been difficult to ascertain.
Did they form...
From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb Telescope has...
On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope...
Scientists discover sleeping giant black hole in the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole in the early universe that seems to be "napping" after a feast.
This black hole, found using the...
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe makes record-breaking journey to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft before it.
On December 24, 2024, the probe came...
Why astronauts need better helmets to explore the moon’s south pole
NASA is preparing for humans to return to the Moon, aiming for longer stays than ever before.
The chosen destination is the Lunar South Pole...
Scientists explore the universal rules of life on Earth and beyond
What are the limits of life?
Can it exist on other planets or in a lab-created form on Earth?
These fascinating questions, often the stuff of...
A mission to dive Titan’s lakes – and soar between them
Titan is one of the solar system’s most fascinating worlds for several reasons. It has something akin to a hydrological cycle, though powered by...
James Webb’s big year for cosmology
The James Webb Space Telescope was designed and built to study the early universe, and hopefully revolutionary our understanding of cosmology.
Two years after its...
NASA tests new moon rovers for Artemis Missions
NASA is preparing for its exciting Artemis missions, where astronauts will explore the moon's south pole using advanced spacesuits and rovers.
To support these missions,...
How did black holes grow so quickly
Within nearly every galaxy is a supermassive black hole.
The beast at the heart of our galaxy contains the mass of millions of suns, while...