This might be how we finally discover alien life in space
The discovery of alien life may be tied to radio waves and lasers, a recent post on The Conversation posits. The post, which was shared …
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Dazzling dwarf galaxy photo shows how incredible the Webb telescope truly is
Space is infinitely bigger than you could possibly imagine. And, while the way that the universe expands is still a mystery to scientists, we continue …
Scientists discovered a middle-weight black hole as it ripped a star to shreds
Astronomers discovered a middle-weight black hole as it ripped a star to shreds. The discovery was made using the Young Supernova Experiment (YSE), and scientists …
NASA’s Atremis I rocket is running out of time
After multiple delays, the launch of NASA’s Artemis I rocket is looming on the horizon. But, if the rocket does see another delay, it could …
Hubble captures images of supernova from three different moments in time
The Hubble space telescope has captured supernova images from three different moments, according to a new video released by NASA Goddard. The video, which can …
James Webb prepares for Saturn observations after fixing glitch
Earlier this year, NASA announced that it was investigating issues with James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This instrument plays a key role in Webb’s observations, …
Astronomers found remnants of the oldest known solar system
New research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has given us a glimpse at the remnants of the oldest known solar …
Dazzling photos show rare pink auroras in the sky after a solar storm
Earlier this month, a group of northern lights chasers (yes, you read that correctly) managed to capture images of rare pink auroras after a solar …
Astronomers found a massive ‘extragalactic structure’ hiding in outer space
Scientists have discovered something mysterious in space. According to a new study shared on a preprint website, scientists have discovered an extragalactic structure inside an …
Rocket Lab fails to catch rocket with helicopter in latest attempt
The first time that Rocket Lab tried to catch a rocket with a helicopter, the results were almost successful. The company, which is striving to …
Taurid meteor shower will light up the sky with bright fireballs, here’s how you can watch
Skywatchers will have a chance to see one of the best meteor showers of the year. The Taurid meteor shower will be visible throughout the …
Watch a helicopter try to catch a rocket this week
Following its previous attempts to catch a rocket with a helicopter, California-based company Rocket Lab will once again try the maneuver this week. To be …
Hubble captures stunning new photo of a picture-perfect spiral galaxy
Hubble has captured yet another mesmerizing image of a spiral galaxy. This time, though, the space telescope also captured a shot of a nearby star …
This is what the ghost of a star looks like
The European Southern Observatory’s VLT Survey Telescope has captured an astounding image. The image is essentially the ghost of a star, the remnants of a …
A hidden planet-killer asteroid could pose a threat to Earth in the future
Astronomers have discovered a hidden planet-killer asteroid that could pose a threat to Earth in the future. The asteroid, which is one of three astronomers …
Hubble captures stunning nebula photo by peering through a ‘cosmic keyhole’
Hubble has captured a mesmerizing photo of a cosmic nursery found in Orion. The reflection nebula, which is known as NGC 1999, looks eerily similar …
Brightest space explosion ever produced a mysterious particle that shouldn’t exist
A massive gamma-ray burst may have finally given scientists a glimpse of proof that dark matter actually exists. Proving the existence of dark matter has …
Something terrifying is happening at the border of our solar system
Our solar system is just a small slice of the universe. From the depth that James Webb’s first images have provided, to the journeys that …
Astronaut on the ISS captures image of dazzling blue spheres floating above Earth
An astronaut on the International Space Station captured mysterious blue spheres in the sky last year. NASA’s Earth Observatory shared the photo last year, as …
James Webb captures never-before-seen view of the Pillars of Creation
James Webb has captured a new image of the Pillars of Creation, giving us an even more detailed look at the gas structures that make …
James Webb is helping astronomers answer questions about the early universe
We have so many questions about the early universe. Questions like, what did it look like right after the Big Bang? How or why did …
A newly discovered planet could make it easier to find extraterrestrial life
Scientists have made an amazing discovery. According to a new study published in The Astrophysical Letters, astronomers found an Earth-like planet with no atmosphere. The …
The asteroid NASA slammed a spacecraft into looks like a comet in new Hubble photo
Back in September, NASA successfully slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid. The move was a full test to see if we were capable of changing …
Astronomers discovered a ‘marshmallow’ world orbiting a red dwarf star
Astronomers have discovered a strange “marshmallow” world 580 light-years away from Earth. The planet, which orbits a red dwarf star, is believed to be the …
ISS spacewalks resume after NASA investigation into aging spacesuits
Earlier this year, NASA halted all spacewalks aboard the ISS. The reason for the halt was due to an incident where water condensation was found …
Elon Musk is bringing Starlink to airplanes
Starlink may have just brought its service to boats, but that isn’t stopping the company from going after the next big thing: Airplanes. The company …
James Webb captures stunning new image of the Pillars of Creation
James Webb has finally captured an image of the Pillars of Creation, one of astronomy’s most iconic targets. The Pillars, which were given their name …
Startling discovery shows the Moon is drifting away from Earth
Every year, the Moon drifts further away from the Earth. According to a post on The Conversation, the Moon drifts away from our planet at …
What is a potentially hazardous asteroid?
The night sky might look empty and black, but when you really look out into space, you’ll find that the universe is full of not …
Scientists are trying to uncover the universe’s first moments
A group of researchers from around the world are banding together to try to uncover the secrets of the universe’s first moments. Those first moments …
