Life on Earth May Be Thanks to a Lucky Planetary Collision
Artistic illustration of the early formation phase of the Solar System. At that time, the young Sun (in…
Could Alien Worlds Thrive Around Dead Stars?
White dwarf stars, like this one shown shrouded by a planetary nebula, are much smaller than stars like…
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Mesmerizing Galaxies and Amazing Aurora
The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night…
Asteroid ice discovery may change ideas about origin of water on Earth
The parent body of near-Earth asteroid Ryugu appears to have harbored water in the form of ice for…
Past life on Mars? NASA rover finds strongest hints yet in Martian rocks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that…
Powerful gamma ray explosion baffles scientists
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have discovered a gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy that’s not only…
Voyager 1 NASA probe continues mission 48 years later
In its 48th birthday month, here’s everything to know about the cosmic journey of Voyager 1 and its…
Clearest Images Ever Taken of Solar Flare by World’s Largest Solar Telescope Reveal Unprecedented Detail
A high-resolution image of the flare taken by Daniel Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii – NSF/NSO/AURA via SWNS…
When To See A Golden Moon Beside Saturn On Monday Evening
See a nearly full moon and brightening Saturn in the evening sky on Sept. 8, 2025. getty Fresh…
Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope | News
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb…
These Strange Stars Could Reveal the True Nature of Dark Matter
A newly proposed type of stellar object, called a dark dwarf, may be hiding in the heart of…
“Alien Aurora” – Scientists Spot Never-Before-Seen Plasma Waves in Jupiter’s Polar Lights
This image from NASA’s Juno spacecraft in 2016 shows the north polar region of Jupiter. The JunoCam obtained…