NASA's IXPE reveals 'heartbeat black hole' data that challenges current scientific theories
The X-ray polarization mission has uncovered a surprising new detail about the 'heartbeat black hole' designated IGR J17091-3624.
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NASA's Lucy mission could add new asteroid target with simple course correction
In a recent paper, scientists proposed that a minor course correction could allow the probe to execute an extra flyby of a small, undiscovered asteroid.
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Emirates Mars Mission's Hope probe unveils first-ever complete picture of Martian nighttime clouds
By leveraging the Emirates Mars Infrared Spectrometer (EMIRS), scientists have moved beyond limited daytime observations to monitor Mars' water-ice cloud formations across a full 24-hour cycle.
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NASA's Hubble captures stunning image of Tarantula Nebula, brightest star-forming region in local universe
Astronomers have long been captivated by this stellar nursery, which was discovered to be in the Large Magellanic Cloud near our Milky Way.
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet poses no threat to Earth and is being studied by several NASA missions to better understand its physical properties.
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NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion
NASA's 'night lights' imagery is captured by specialized sensors, like the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).
Aug 6, 2025
NASA engineers successfully install extremely strong ‘sunblock’ shield on Roman Space Telescope
The Lower Instrument Sun Shade protects the telescope’s sensitive instruments from the Sun’s heat and light so it can capture faint infrared signals from deep space.
Aug 1, 2025
Astronomers unveil exceptionally powerful high-resolution spectrograph to find red dwarf planets
A powerful new instrument at the European Southern Observatory has published its first scientific findings, representing a major step forward in the quest for habitable planets.
Aug 1, 2025
Watch stunning transition video of planetary nebula NGC 6072 between Webb's NIRCam and MIRI images
Planetary nebulae, with their stunning and varied shapes, have been a source of immense fascination for astronomers.
Jul 31, 2025
Scientist says heliostats could help detect asteroids at night: 'We can help find near-Earth objects'
John Sandusky, a scientist, is leading research into a new method for detecting near-Earth asteroids at night, repurposing heliostats typically used for solar energy.
Jul 29, 2025
Hubble beautifully captures explosive past of spiral galaxy NGC 1309, 100 million light-years away, in latest image
The new Hubble image showcases NGC 1309's distinct elements, from its vivid blue star-forming areas and dark dust lanes to its glowing galactic core.
Jul 29, 2025
Europa Clipper en route to Jupiter captures stunning image of Mars with moons Phobos and Deimos
On February 28, 2025, the Clipper captured this image of Mars's heat signature while performing a crucial gravity-assist maneuver.
Jul 28, 2025
Webb Telescope illuminates hidden black holes feasting on stars in dusty cosmic corners
The JWST's powerful infrared capabilities allowed astronomers from MIT, Columbia University, and other institutions to see through thick cosmic dust, uncovering dramatic events long concealed.
Jul 25, 2025
Rubin Observatory unintentionally captured pre-discovery images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
During its testing period, the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope and Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera were coincidentally pointed at the precise celestial coordinates of 3I/ATLAS.
Jul 24, 2025
James Webb Telescope uncovers Jupiter moon Europa's surprisingly dynamic and shifting ice shell
Spectral data from JWST, analyzed by Dr. Ujjwal Raut and his team at SwRI, shows Europa's surface ice crystallizes at varying rates.
Jul 23, 2025
Subaru Telescope discovers ancient ‘fossil’ object beyond Pluto, challenges the existence of Planet Nine
This new find brings the total to four known sednoids, a mysterious group of icy bodies with elongated orbits.
Jul 21, 2025
NASA Chandra discovers 'baby' exoplanet shrinking under attack from its host star
TOI 1227 b, a newly designated exoplanet, is a youthful 8 million years old—a thousand times younger than our Sun.
Jul 18, 2025
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope survey aims to discover 100,000 star explosions and feeding black holes
Scientists will create a time-lapse cosmic movie by repeatedly conducting the two-year High-Latitude Time-Domain Survey.
Jul 17, 2025
NASA’s James Webb Telescope discovers evidence of a black hole formed without a supernova explosion
Named for its unique shape, the 'Infinity Galaxy' is a cosmic smash-up that appears to be the first-ever observed 'direct collapse' black hole.
Jul 16, 2025
Hubble's latest portrait of galaxy cluster 2.8 billion light-years away holds cosmic secrets beyond what's visible
More than a hundred individual galaxies sparkle in the new Hubble image, yet the cluster's intricate nature extends far beyond the realm of visible light.
Jul 14, 2025