ESA’s Gaia telescope unveils the Milky Way’s oldest star streams
The Gaia space telescope, managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), has made a remarkable discovery about our galaxy, the Milky Way.
Researchers have identified...
In a distant solar system, the JWST sees the end of planet formation
Every time a star forms, it represents an explosion of possibilities.
Not for the star itself; its fate is governed by its mass.
The possibilities it...
Dwarf galaxies could be the key to explaining dark matter
If you have a view of the southern celestial sky, on a clear night you might see two clear smudges of light set off...
Astronomers create a giant map of distant black holes
Astronomers have accomplished a massive feat by creating the biggest map yet of the universe.
This isn't just any map; it's a detailed chart of...
Ice grains: Tiny messengers from moons far far away
In the vastness of our solar system, the icy moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter stand out as potential hideouts for alien life.
These frozen worlds,...
Blue supergiant stars may form from star mergers
Blue supergiants, some of the most magnificent and radiant stars in the cosmos, have long puzzled astronomers.
Despite their prominence in the night sky, the...
Origami modules could build bridges, shelters, and stuff in space
For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules—versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into...
Mars’ Gale crater had water longer than thought
In a new discovery, scientists led by Imperial College London have uncovered evidence suggesting that water existed on Mars within the Gale crater long...
Venus: A potential cradle for life among acidic clouds?
Scientists have long marveled at the mysteries of Venus, Earth's neighboring planet, known for its extreme conditions.
The surface of Venus is hostile to life...
NASA is planning to shut down one of the great observatories to save money
The US Government budget announcement in March left NASA with two billion dollars less than it asked for.
The weeks that followed have left NASA...