Did a giant impact help spark life on Earth? New study backs the 'RNA world' hypothesis
A new experiment reveals how RNA might have formed on early Earth, indicating the protein synthesizer’s role in early life.
Jan 7, 2026
Scientists made the longest-ever observation of a super-active solar region—and the results stunned them
The researchers imaged the active region NOAA 13664, which triggered the strongest solar storm observed in the last twenty years in May 2024.
Jan 6, 2026
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirms first-ever failed starless galaxy made of dark matter
The object, nicknamed Cloud-9, is a relic from the early days of the universe.
Jan 6, 2026
NASA's IXPE successfully studies a distant white dwarf star for the first time in history
The breakthrough study made use of IXPE's unique X-ray polarization feature.
Jan 6, 2026
Astronomers finally managed to measure the mass of a 'rogue' planet—it's a lot like Saturn
Situated roughly 10,000 light-years from Earth, the planet lacks a parent star and instead drifts solo through space.
Jan 5, 2026
What would happen if a black hole appeared near Earth?
Despite their name, black holes aren't empty voids but are actually massive amounts of matter packed into an infinitesimally small space.
Jan 5, 2026
International scientists to collaborate on project worth millions to film black holes in 3D
The TomoGrav project will pair deep-space data with advanced UK AI to film the violent dance of plasma and gravity.
Jan 2, 2026
Sensitive radio observations looked for technosignatures on 3I/ATLAS and found silence
The search focused on narrowband signals used by all of humanity's spacecraft but found nothing.
Dec 31, 2025
NASA is tracking asteroid more than twice the size of Empire State Building as it approaches Earth
The asteroid is projected to make its closest pass on February 14, 2026, and is classified under the "Potentially Hazardous Asteroids" umbrella.
Dec 31, 2025
Ancient Chinese text about a comet may have solved the mystery of 'The Star of Bethlehem'
For centuries, the biblical account of a celestial body leading the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus has baffled historians.
Dec 30, 2025
Supermassive black holes may be surprisingly picky eaters, new study finds
Using the ALMA telescope in Chile, an international research team examined seven pairs of merging galaxies to come to the conclusion.
Dec 30, 2025
Dark matter may be made of star-sized objects instead of tiny particles, new study suggests
The search for dark matter has been largely unsuccessful so far. But now, scientists think they know where to look for it.
Dec 29, 2025
Hubble spotted two cores in a nearby galaxy—now James Webb may have caught the reason in action
Hubble had confirmed that the galaxy had two nuclei. The origins of them, however, had remained a mystery.
Dec 29, 2025
What would happen if you walked on Mars without a spacesuit?
Mars has fascinated humans for centuries, but without oxygen, a single breath there will be fatal.
Dec 27, 2025
From life on Mars to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS: 5 space discoveries that defined 2025
The year has been extraordinary for the astronomical community, as groundbreaking findings have defined 2025.
Dec 26, 2025
Earth’s expanding radio bubble reveals how far human signals have spread into space
The first radio signal was sent out on 24 December 1906, and since then it has been travelling through space.
Dec 25, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to 'wobble' as it spews gas and dust
This is the first detailed detection of a jet of gas and dust shooting out from an interstellar comet's center.
Dec 24, 2025
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures rare sight of comet smoke around a nearby star
Cicero Lu, a science fellow at Gemini Observatory, found a cloud of warm carbon monoxide gas circling the star HD 131488.
Dec 24, 2025
NASA's eyes on the Sun: Two key solar missions planned for 2026
NASA seems ready to build on the success of its ongoing solar missions.
Dec 23, 2025
Astronomers just solved mystery behind bright blue flashes and traced it back to black holes
These events, known as Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs), were originally thought to be a rare type of supernova.
Dec 22, 2025