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...
Magellan mission reveals possible tectonic activity on Venus
New research using data from NASA's Magellan mission has uncovered signs of possible tectonic activity on Venus, challenging long-held beliefs about the planet's surface.
Unlike...
Stunning green auroras spotted on Mars for the first time
On March 15, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover made history by capturing the first-ever images of visible-light auroras on Mars.
This breakthrough happened during a powerful...
Astronauts could see auroras on Mars with their eyes
On March 15th, 2024, the Sun released a powerful solar flare that coincided with a heightened period of solar activity.
This was accompanied by a...
James Webb Telescope finds frozen water around young star
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have made an exciting discovery: frozen water, also known as crystalline water ice, in a young star...
A black hole is firing bullet-like blobs of gas into space
Black holes are objects that are so dense that not even light can escape their gravitational pull.
Created from the spectacular death of massive stars...
Supermassive black holes shoot “bullet-like” winds through space
In an astonishing discovery, scientists have found that winds blowing from supermassive black holes are not smooth and steady as previously thought.
Instead, these winds...
Astronomers spot rising methane clouds on Saturn’s moon Titan
For the first time, astronomers have observed cloud convection in the northern hemisphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
This groundbreaking discovery was made using the...