Venus’ squishy outer shell may be resurfacing the planet, shows study
The research uses archival NASA data to show that Venus may be losing heat from geologic activity in regions called coronae, possibly like early...
Scientists discover an unusual planetary system that challenges current theories
Scientists discover an unusual planetary system in which a large gas giant planet orbits a small red dwarf star called TOI-5205.
Early universe may be teeming with bright galaxies, finds study
The Milky Way just learned it has a bunch of much older siblings.
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed that...
Scientists find link between black holes and dark energy
Researchers have uncovered the first evidence of “cosmological coupling”—a newly predicted phenomenon in Einstein’s theory of gravity, possible only when black holes are placed inside an evolving universe.
Images of nearby galaxies offer clues about star formation
It is a popular notion that aside from large celestial objects like planets, stars and asteroids, outer space is empty.
In fact, galaxies are filled...
Astronomers take a deeper, detailed look at a distant galaxy megacluster
Scientists have released a stunning new image of the region of space known as Pandora’s Cluster. Say cheese, Pandora.
Scientists detect a tadpole playing around black hole
A peculiar cloud of gas, nicknamed the Tadpole due to its shape, appears to be revolving around a space devoid of any bright objects.
This...
Without more data, a black hole’s origins can be spun in any direction
Researchers say that current results depend on models rather than data.
Clues to a black hole's origins can be found in the way it spins,...
Scientists detect a new ring system in our Solar System
Scientists have discovered a new ring system around a dwarf planet on the edge of the Solar System.
NASA’s Curiosity finds surprise clues to Mars’ watery past
Among other discoveries made by the rover, rippled rock textures suggest lakes existed in a region of ancient Mars that scientists expected to be...