Scientists discover hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars
A groundbreaking study suggests that ancient Mars was far more dynamic and watery than previously thought.
Researchers from Rice University have found evidence that Mars’...
NASA study lunar dust to protect future moon missions
The Moon might seem like a quiet, rocky place, but its surface is covered with tiny, sharp dust particles known as "lunar regolith."
This dust...
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...