Stunning new image reveals baby stars hidden in dark cloud
A new image taken by the powerful Dark Energy Camera (DECam) has revealed a breathtaking view of one of the closest star-forming regions to...
How tiny dust grains become planets: A new clue from the cosmos
Scientists have just made an exciting discovery that helps explain one of the biggest mysteries in astronomy—how planets like Earth begin to form.
Using the...
‘Bunny ears’ in space: Astronomers uncover strange secrets of a jellyfish galaxy
Astronomers have uncovered surprising new details about a galaxy that looks like a jellyfish—and even sports a pair of strange “bunny ears.”
This galaxy, named...
Why the moon glitters with ancient glass beads
When Apollo astronauts walked on the moon in the 1970s, they made all kinds of unexpected discoveries.
One of the most surprising was the sight...
Surprise volcano on Mars could reveal clues about ancient life
Scientists have discovered that a large mountain on the edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater is likely a volcano—a finding that could transform what we...
The Moon is covered in tiny orange glass beads. Now we know why.
When Apollo astronauts first set foot on the lunar surface, they expected to find grey rocks and dust.
What they didn't anticipate was discovering something...
Could exploding stars trigger climate change on Earth? New study says yes
When a massive star explodes in a brilliant flash called a supernova, it sends out a wave of high-energy particles into space.
These particles can...
Where’s the center of the universe? The surprising truth behind cosmic expansion
It might seem like a simple question: where is the center of the universe?
But the answer is far from simple—and it’s not what most...
Astronomers discover record-breaking cloud around galaxy cluster
Astronomers have just made an incredible discovery: a glowing cloud of energetic particles that stretches nearly 20 million light-years across space.
This massive structure surrounds...
Astronomers spot giant ice-world in bizarre orbit around nearby star
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken a rare image of a freezing cold planet that orbits a star 60 light-years from Earth.
This discovery...