Giant tidal waves are crashing onto the surface of an enormous star
Binary star systems often appear as variable stars.
When we can’t see the individual stars because they are either too close together or too far...
Earth’s solid metal sphere is planet within a planet, shows study
Did you know our Earth has a secret at its heart?
Deep below the ground, there's a solid metal ball almost the size of the...
Astronomers find a newly forming quadruple-star system
In a surprising find, the international ALMA Survey of Orion Planck Galactic Cold Clumps (ALMASOP) team recently observed a young quadruple star system within...
Megastorms on Saturn lasted for hundreds of years, shows study
The largest storm in the solar system, a 10,000-mile-wide anticyclone called the Great Red Spot, has decorated Jupiter's surface for hundreds of years.
A new...
How space weather affects our spacecraft
Space is an exciting place, but it's not just about the stars and planets.
There's something called "space weather" that can impact our spacecraft out...
Scientists find new ways to unlock the secrets inside planets
Imagine trying to figure out what's inside a wrapped gift without opening it.
That's a bit like what scientists do when they try to understand...
No comet destroyed ancient indigenous culture, say experts
In February 2022, a science journal, Scientific Reports, shared an interesting idea. They said that a big comet exploded over today's Cincinnati around 1,500...
Astronomers search for dark matter annihilation at the center of the Earth
Dark matter is one of the thorniest mysteries of modern cosmology.
On the one hand, astronomers have gathered a wealth of supporting evidence through galaxy...
ESA’s space mini-radar will peek inside distant asteroids
Have you ever wondered what's inside an asteroid? A new tiny radar is about to give us a sneak peek!
A small radar, the smallest...
Star surfers: Huge waves as tall as three suns crash on distant star
Ever heard of a star having waves?
Just like our oceans, a unique star system is showing us gigantic waves, but these are much, much...