A Jupiter-sized planet miraculously survived the death of its host star—James Webb finds how
There are two theories about how planet WD 1856 b survived. Here's what scientists think happened.
Published: Jul 2, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
A powerful X-class solar flare just erupted from the Sun—Here's what to know about it
Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.
Published: Jul 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Rubin Observatory begins 10-year survey to create the 'greatest cosmic movie ever'
Rubin is now capturing a new detailed image approximately every 40 seconds, covering faint objects, as well as fleeting events in the sky.
Published: Jul 1, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Solar storms may be protecting Earth from even the strongest of cosmic rays
The discovery could transform how researchers monitor and forecast solar storms that have harmful effects on satellites, communication systems, and power grids.
Published: Jun 30, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Ancient Mars may have seen geological activity once thought unique to Earth
Despite lacking moving plates, the Red planet's magmatic systems may have run for thousands of kilometers.
Published: Jun 30, 2026 | By Biplab Das
International Asteroid Day 2026: Here's a look at NASA's most important asteroid missions
NASA has reached major milestones in asteroid exploration. Here are five highlights.
Published: Jun 30, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Asteroid Day 2026: Remembering the 1908 Tunguska event that flattened 772 square miles of Siberian forest
That asteroid explosion over Tunguska was 1,000 times stronger than the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima.
Published: Jun 29, 2026 | By Biplab Das
What would really happen if an asteroid hit Earth today—and is NASA ready?
When we think of planet killer asteroids, survival odds might seem slim. But we aren't defenseless.
Published: Jun 29, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Did NASA's Perseverance find signs of life on Mars? Study points to complex carbon in Martian rocks
On Earth, these kinds of markings are usually linked to microbial life. Could this be true for Mars?
Updated: Jul 10, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
A 'potentially hazardous asteroid,' about a mile wide, is set to pass close to Earth on June 27
For an object of its size, the asteroid will venture unusually close to Earth.
Updated: Jun 25, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hits 430,000 mph during latest flyby just 3.8 million miles above the Sun
The data collected by Parker Solar Probe serves to enhance our understanding of the science behind various solar events.
Published: Jun 24, 2026 | By Biplab Das
In our search for alien life, a swarm of space telescopes could be the missing link
The European-led LIFE mission aims to use spacecraft in formation to look for biosignatures.
Published: Jun 23, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Young stars are changing entire galaxies and scientists finally know how
To understand how young stars affect galactic evolution, researchers studied 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies.
Published: Jun 23, 2026 | By Biplab Das
A "quirky" peanut-shaped asteroid is wobbling through space: What NASA's Lucy just discovered
NASA's Lucy flew past the asteroid Donaldjohanson at a distance of 650 miles last year on April 20.
Published: Jun 22, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
A Caltech team has simulated a chemical reaction that could offer a glimpse into the origin of life
They say the reaction might have made the building blocks of DNA and RNA, both essential for life.
Published: Jun 19, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Earth may have been sending life to Jupiter's moon Europa all this time
A research paper, published in the International Journal of Astrobiology, states that Earth may have been sending bacteria-carrying dust particles out into space for billions of years.
Published: Jun 18, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Garnet found in Martian meteorite for the first time could help piece together Red Planet's history
Since garnet forms under specific conditions, it will help expand our knowledge about Mars' geology.
Published: Jun 18, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
How NASA's Roman Telescope will find hidden 'rogue' planets despite challenges in observing them
Roman's capabilities will allow scientists to map rogue planet mass distributions as well.
Published: Jun 18, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Space conditions can weaken pathogens—but that can make them far more dangerous for astronauts
Pathogens exposed to simulated space conditions during a study triggered a weaker response from human immune cells.
Published: Jun 18, 2026 | By Biplab Das
In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned
"I was not expecting what I found."
Published: Jun 17, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti