Space & Future
Tiny red galaxies may be the hidden source of mysterious cosmic neutrinos
A newly discovered group of tiny red galaxies may help solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries: where the universe's highest-energy neutrinos come from.
Using the...
A star’s death throes involves a lot of kicking
Imagine being nudged again and again by thousands of tiny shoves, each one barely perceptible alone, until they add up to a steady drift...
New nearby ‘super-Earth’ may be more like Earth than we thought
A nearby planet that could one day help answer one of humanity's biggest questions—whether life exists beyond Earth—may be more promising than scientists first...
Tiny ancient galaxy near Andromeda may be a 12.5-billion-year-old cosmic fossil
Astronomers have discovered one of the faintest galaxies ever found near the Andromeda Galaxy.
The tiny galaxy, called Andromeda XXXVI (And XXXVI), may be around...
An alternative to black holes: Gravastars with big bangs inside
One foundational part of astrophysics concerns how stellar mass black holes form.
When a star several times more massive than our Sun runs out of...
Solar storms may reduce rain and snow across North America, study warns
Scientists have discovered new evidence that powerful solar storms may briefly affect Earth's weather.
A new study suggests that after a large solar storm, some...
12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our solar system
One year ago, on July 1, 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the solar system.
Detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert...
Europa’s ice shell secrets unlocked by ground radar study
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has become high-value real estate for astrobiologists and the search for life beyond Earth.
This is because the small moon, which is...
3-billion-year-old asteroid crater offers rare window into Earth’s violent past
Scientists have confirmed the age of the oldest known asteroid impact crater on Earth, revealing that a huge space rock struck our planet about...
Webb Telescope captures a giant galaxy being born around a growing black hole
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to witness one of the most remarkable events ever observed in the early universe—a giant galaxy...
Scientists create inchworm-inspired soft robot that could explore Mars one day
Scientists have created a tiny robot inspired by the humble inchworm, and it could one day help inspect damaged sewer pipes, explore dangerous environments,...
Mars Express captures dozens of dust devils in Mars valley
Dust devils are a regular feature on Mars.
Just like those found on Earth, these mini whirlwinds form when parts of Mars are warmed by...
Deep Space
Astronomers crack the case of mysterious radio relics in galaxy clusters
Galaxy clusters are the largest structures held together by gravity in the universe.
Each cluster contains hundreds or even thousands of galaxies, along with hot...
NASA tests new moon rovers for Artemis Missions
NASA is preparing for its exciting Artemis missions, where astronauts will explore the moon's south pole using advanced spacesuits and rovers.
To support these missions,...
Giant tidal waves are crashing onto the surface of an enormous star
Binary star systems often appear as variable stars.
When we can’t see the individual stars because they are either too close together or too far...
Were ancient Mars full of rivers? Curiosity rover finds clues!
Mars has always been a fascinating planet for us.
We've sent robots to explore it, and some of the latest discoveries might just hint at...
Scientists find double quasar in early universe
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery — a pair of gravitationally bound quasars inside two merging galaxies that existed when the universe was just...