Scientists discover mysterious Pluto-like object at the edge of the solar system
Astronomers have discovered a strange and distant object orbiting far beyond Neptune, raising new questions about the outer edges of our solar system.
The object,...
Scientists uncover how the Sun speeds up mysterious space particles
A new discovery by scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is shedding light on how the Sun influences a special kind of space...
Jupiter’s secret past: Twice as big and 50 times more powerful
A new study has revealed that Jupiter—our solar system’s largest planet—was once even more enormous than it is today.
In fact, around 3.8 million years...
Terraforming Mars could be within reach
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, captivates both scientists and dreamers with its rust coloured surface and tantalising similarities to Earth.
Often called the...
Falcon 9 launches shake California with low-frequency sonic booms
When a rocket launches into space, it creates a powerful blast of sound that can be heard—and even felt—miles away.
SpaceX's Falcon 9, a rocket...
These Mars streaks are likely caused by dust, not water, study finds
For years, mysterious dark streaks running down the slopes of Martian cliffs and craters have puzzled scientists.
Some believed these streaks, called slope streaks and...
How the squid galaxy’s neutrinos defy physics
Deep beneath the ice of the Antarctic lies a network of special detectors called the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
These detectors, buried in a cubic kilometer...
Astronomers take a second look at twin star systems
Apples-to-apples comparisons in the distant universe are hard to come by.
Whether the subject is dwarf galaxies, supermassive black holes, or “hot Jupiters,” astronomers can...
Could ghost galaxies hold the universe’s biggest secrets?
Astronomers may have uncovered a mysterious population of 'hidden' galaxies that could change how we understand the universe.
If these galaxies are real, they would...
Signals of life? A new discovery sparks hope for life beyond Earth
For the first time, astronomers have detected what might be signs of biological activity on a planet outside our solar system.
The discovery comes from...