NASA unlikely to bring Mars samples back to Earth before China does, experts say
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Help Map the Moon’s Molten Flows!
When asteroids hit the Moon, the impacts carve out craters and with enough energy and pressure, melt parts…
Webb Telescope Detects Gas on Distant Dwarf Planet Makemake for the First Time
An SwRI-led team used Webb telescope observations (white) to detect methane gas on the distant dwarf planet Makemake.…
Ceres once habitable according to new NASA study
This image of Ceres approximates how the dwarf planet’s colors would appear to the eye. This view of…
Perseverance Rover Captures Elusive Martian Aurora for a Second Time
Scientists have captured visible-light images of auroras glowing green above Mars, thanks to NASA’s Perseverance rover. (Artist’s concept).…
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…
Mysterious “Soot Planets” May Be Hiding in Plain Sight Among the Stars
Artist’s depiction of a “soot planet” and its formation process. Credit: Ari Gea/SayoStudio Some planets may be soot-rich…
Earth-Like Planet GJ 1132 B Has No Atmosphere
Artist’s impression of exoplanet GJ 1132 b and its host M-dwarf star. Credit: Dana Berry, Skyworks Digital, CfA…
The full corn moon will peak this weekend, accompanied by a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what’s in store | Regional/National Headlines
Many sky-gazers around the world will get the chance to see a dazzling celestial display this weekend —…