Jupiter now has 92 moons: the new solar system lunar king
Jupiter has one-upped Saturn for now.
Killer whale mothers don’t stop feeding their full-grown adult sons — and this is costing them dearly
Even in the wild, sons tend to leech off their mothers.
NASA’s 3D-printed engine could transform deep-space missions
This engine generates thrust using fuel-saving supersonic combustion
Some asteroids are a lot harder to kill. Why this could spell trouble for planetary defense
The Itokawa asteroid is basically one large pile of space rubble.
Scientists find explanation for how all rocky planets like Earth form
The new research could explain the formation of both Earth and super-Earths elsewhere in the galaxy.
Exoplanet-hunting satellite discovers a planetary system’s second Earth-size world
TOI 700 is one of only a few systems with multiple, small, habitable-zone planets.
Record-breaking binary pair stars orbit each other in less than a day
It's the closest and oldest ultracool dwarf binary ever observed.
NASA’s InSight mission on Mars reaches bittersweet end
It's been a very productive four years. Enjoy your retirement, InSight.
How storytelling can connect children to marine pollution — and make a difference
A whopping 80% of all marine debris, consists of plastic. We need to start thinking about it differently.
Astronomers discover exoplanet spiraling toward its demise
Measuring the orbital decay of exoplanets has proven difficult due to the slow and gradual nature of the process.
Where is the coldest place in the universe?
The coldest place in the Universe is the Boomerang Nebula, where temperature reaches only 1 degree Kelvin. However, humans have...
Game-changing new NASA satellite will map most of Earth’s water from space
The new satellite will give us a better understanding of how climate change affects our environment.
This is what Martian dust devils sound like
Dust devils could be beneficial for rovers and future astronauts.
James Webb gets visual data from the most distant galaxies yet
Is there anything the Webb can't see?
This laser link has achieved the fastest data transfer from space to date. It’s 1,000 times faster than before
And you thought your home wi-fi might be fast.
New mapping tools can improve epilepsy treatment
The new model is a game changer for seizure detection.
World’s largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years
Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.
JWST finds a planet with an atmosphere like no other
The JWST is becoming an exoplanet researcher's dream.
Over one billion people could wind up with hearing loss. Here’s why
Loud music might be good for the soul, but not the ear.
White dwarf ‘laboratory’ suggests stars and planets could actually grow in tandem
We still have a lot to learn about how celestial bodies form.
Epileptic seizures can occur like clockwork. But what sets the clock?
Models show seizure rhythm changes with age and other triggers.
This newly found dead star could have a solid surface
The universe is filled with remarkable objects. Researchers have just found another.
The Moon has so much potential, but not so much usable space — how can it be used reasonably?
Can we all get along on the Moon?
First evidence shows marine conservation reduces climate change
Marine protected areas are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate solution.
We could have just seen the most powerful explosion ever
I see your GOAT and raise you a BOAT.
Researchers discover the heaviest substance ever found in an exoplanet’s atmosphere
Barium is 2.5 times the weight of iron.
Subterranean microbes may have dominated ancient Mars for a while. But they also caused their own destruction
Hydrogen-hungry microbes may have saturated the Martian atmosphere with methane, triggering a terrible ice age.
Stunning 3D view of Cat’s Eye Nebula reveals double star system at its heart
A recent high school graduate is responsible for the development of the new 3D model.
Moon could have formed in mere hours, NASA says
New study finds our Moon could have developed insanely fast.
New evidence found for liquid water on Mars
The southern pole really could hold water.
Gas bubble found going 30% speed of light around Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
A hot bubble was found orbiting the Milky Way's black hole.
Destruction of Saturn’s moon could have led to its famous rings
A collision with a former moon could explain Saturn's most iconic features.
Earth could have actually been more habitable
If Jupiter had more tilt, life on Earth could have possibly had more life.
NASA will soon crash DART into asteroid to demonstrate planetary defense
If successful, it could become a template to ward off Earth-bound asteroids.
Second asteroid could have also led to dinosaur extinction
There is strong evidence the dinosaurs endured a double-asteroid whammy.
Megalodon could have eaten killer whales whole in just a few bites
The megalodon was the ultimate apex predator.
Europa’s icy shell could be made from upside-down snow
Europa is one of the most fascinating worlds in our solar system.
This new AI could help cure epilepsy. Here’s how
The algorithm could be a game changer in epilepsy treatment.
The 2022 Perseid meteor shower guide: when and how to see it
The Perseid shower is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here's how to see it.
Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films
There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.
The bees of the seas: how some crustaceans “pollinate” seaweed
So the next time you and your kids decide to have the talk, it could be the birds and the...
NASA wants two more helicopters on the Red Planet in its bid to return Martian rocks to Earth by the 2030s
Ingenuity could be just the first of many Martian helicopters
Massive Chinese rocket booster parts could free fall onto Earth next week
China is already building a reputation for falling rocket debris.
Why does Jupiter lack a true ring structure?
The answer to Jupiter's ring problem lies in its moons.
The long-term effects of space flight on astronauts could be more concerning than thought
Space can play havoc on the human body, but researchers are figuring out ways to tackle its ill effects.
Dormant black hole discovered outside Milky Way by ‘black hole police’
The discovery gives astronomers a unique look at the processes that happen when black holes are born.
Scientists pinpoint the precise Martian crater that ejected world’s oldest meteorite
There are more than 90 million craters on Mars, but out of all of them researchers were able to tell...
Citizen scientist almost doubles known brown dwarf binaries close to the Sun
It's not just the pros that can make massive contributions to astronomy. And you could too.
Scientists want to use the sun’s space-time warping to eavesdrop on potential extraterrestrial radio signals
Stars could be used like telephone towers to relay messages across interstellar space.
The 2022 Tonga volcano eruption was one of the largest ever recorded
The e Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano became the largest source of gravity waves on Earth. (Credit: NOAA / NESDIS)...