The sun’s magnetic field may originate near its surface, shows study
The sun's surface is a mesmerizing display of sunspots and flares, all driven by its magnetic field.
Traditionally, scientists believed this magnetic field was generated...
Scientists find way to measure spin of supermassive black hole for the first time
Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and other institutions have discovered a new way to measure the spin of supermassive black holes by observing the wobbly...
Earliest galaxies in the universe observed for the first time
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have used the James Webb Space Telescope to witness the birth of three of the universe's earliest galaxies,...
New calculations offer a closer peek at Pluto’s ocean
New calculations are bringing an ocean of liquid water deep beneath the icy surface of Pluto into focus, a new study shows.
In a paper...
NASA is practicing for the Moon with partial space suits
In just a few short years, NASA hopes to put humans back on the lunar surface.
The first moonwalk in more than 50 years is...
Scientists discover potentially habitable ‘Exo-Venus’ 40 light-years away
Astronomers have discovered an intriguing Earth-like exoplanet, named Gliese 12 b, located 40 light-years away.
This planet, which may be slightly warmer than Earth, could...
Scientists discover a giant cosmic butterfly: The largest planet-forming disk ever seen
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery: a gigantic, cosmic butterfly in the night sky that turns out to be the largest planet-forming disk ever...
How extreme conditions on Mars could support life
Many people might think that the search for life on Mars ended when NASA's first rovers sent back images of the planet's barren, harsh...
Webb Telescope reveals surprising secrets of distant exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided scientists with an unprecedented look into the interior of a distant exoplanet, revealing surprising details about its...
Scientists discover exhaust vent of Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
At the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, lies a supermassive black hole named Sagittarius A*.
This black hole, located about 26,000 light-years away...