Perseverance rover detects electric discharge in Martian dust storms for the first time
The SuperCam's microphone unexpectedly picked up the signals from two dust devils.
2 days ago
New images show the death of 'other' comet ATLAS as it shatters into multiple fragments
Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS, an Oort Cloud object found by ATLAS in May, skimmed past the Sun on October 8 at 31 million miles.
2 days ago
In new 3I/ATLAS image, two glowing ion tails and a faint anti-tail stun the internet
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb thinks that the nature of the two tails implies a mass loss that is not visible in 3I/ATLAS.
2 days ago
Small icy moons are hiding boiling oceans deep under their frozen shells, scientists say
Unlike geology on Earth, which is driven by the movement of deep rock, the action on icy moons is powered by the dynamics of water and ice.
3 days ago
Are we alone in the universe? NASA's technosignature grant could help solve the mystery
After a decade focused on simple 'biosignatures,' researchers are increasingly pivoting the search for alien life toward detecting technological output.
4 days ago
Earth and Theia were cosmic neighbors before the Moon-forming collision, study finds
After the big collision, Theia's traces could be found in the composition of the Earth and the Moon.
4 days ago
Astronomers capture the 'best-yet color image' of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Amateur astronomers Michael Jäger and Gerald Rhemann used a standard 12-inch telescope and a specialized camera to capture the extraordinary color image.
5 days ago
What is the true color of the Sun? Hint: it's not yellow
The reason we often imagine the Sun as yellow or orange has to do with the air around us rather than with the Sun itself.
5 days ago
Moss was put on the exterior of International Space Station—after 9 months, its growth stunned scientists
Researchers claim that this could pave the way for basic ecosystems outside of Earth.
Nov 21, 2025
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb criticizes NASA’s big 3I/ATLAS reveal: 'Boring messages'
The Harvard astrophysicist seems unimpressed with the revelations made by NASA, as he wanted the space agency to answer more questions.
Nov 20, 2025
NASA says 3I/ATLAS is 'not a danger to Earth' after revealing unseen images
NASA released brand-new images of comet 3I/ATLAS from its array of spacecraft. These are visuals that were previously kept under wraps because of the government shutdown.
Nov 20, 2025
NASA releases exclusive images of 3I/ATLAS, offering stunning insights into the interstellar comet
Several of NASA's missions captured the interstellar comet from different vantage points.
Nov 20, 2025
Astronomer says 3I/ATLAS 'is a comet for sure' after revealing real-time images of the interstellar object
There has been speculation suggesting that 3I/ATLAS may be alien technology.
Nov 19, 2025
NASA's big 3I/ATLAS reveal: Here's how to watch the livestream for exclusive images of the interstellar comet
NASA prepares to host a live event where they will share the images captured by various telescopes and observatories.
Nov 19, 2025
Groundbreaking data from NASA’s Cassini suggests Saturn's icy moon could support life
The study sheds light on the icy moon's heat flow patterns at both poles.
Nov 19, 2025
Oxidized iron on the Moon—China's Chang'e-6 mission reveals new surprising details
This discovery could change the way we look at the lunar evolution!
Nov 18, 2025
NASA to release unseen 3I/ATLAS images on November 19: Here's everything you need to know
The images were taken by various NASA missions over the span of a month.
Nov 18, 2025
Scientists find new way to spot life beyond Earth using clouds on distant exoplanets
Researchers have come up with a color-coded key that could prove crucial in detecting signs of life on exoplanet clouds.
Nov 17, 2025
ESA tracks interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with 10x accuracy, thanks to Mars orbiter
For the first time ever, data collected by a spacecraft orbiting another planet was officially added to the official database for tracking asteroids and comets.
Nov 17, 2025
In a breakthrough, astronomers capture rare 'olive-shaped' star explosion just a day after detection
The detection was made possible using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the European Southern Observatory.
Nov 17, 2025