Temperamental stars may be confusing our view of alien worlds
A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers suggests that unpredictable stars could be distorting our understanding of distant planets.
Many exoplanets—planets outside...
NASA’s robot grippers could help clean up space junk
NASA is testing new robot grippers that could one day remove space debris and help repair satellites in Earth's orbit.
On February 4, 2025, NASA's...
Scientists confirm nearby super-Earth that could support life
A team of international researchers has confirmed the discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet that may have the right conditions to support life.
The planet, called...
Astronomers uncover hidden dark matter in the universe’s first galaxies
An international team of astronomers has discovered that dark matter played a major role in shaping galaxies in the early universe.
They found that two...
Enceladus’ hidden oceans: Why finding alien life may be harder than we thought
Scientists searching for life beyond Earth often look to ocean worlds like Enceladus, one of Saturn’s icy moons.
Enceladus has a vast ocean beneath its...
Meteorite discovery changes what we know about Earth’s missing elements
For years, scientists have been puzzled about why Earth and Mars have fewer important elements like copper and zinc compared to ancient space rocks...
Astronomers discover the largest radio jet ever seen in the early universe
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery—a massive radio jet stretching 200,000 light-years across from a distant quasar.
This is the largest radio jet ever found...
Mysterious trenches on Uranus’ moon ariel may reveal its hidden secrets
Scientists have discovered that deep trenches on Uranus’ moon Ariel might be pathways for material from its interior to reach the surface.
These findings could...
Mysterious fast radio burst challenges what scientists thought they knew
Last summer, astronomer Calvin Leung was excited to analyze data from a newly built radio telescope.
His goal was to pinpoint the exact location of...
Bullseye! Hubble spots ripples in space from a galaxy collision
What happens when one galaxy shoots a bigger galaxy right through the heart?
Like a rock thrown into a pond, the smashup creates a splash-up...