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 …
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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 …
Scientists detected a massive cosmic blast of energy deep in space
Astronomers around the world were recently captivated by the capture of a rare cosmic blast detected over 2 billion light-years away. NASA detailed the blast …
A potentially hazardous asteroid keeps spinning faster
The near-Earth asteroid Phaethon is set to be the center of attention during Japan’s DESTINY+ mission in 2028. As such, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency …
Scientists found a graveyard of ancient stars hiding in the Milky Way
The Milky Way is not just home to our solar system, it’s also home to a graveyard of ancient stars, a new study says. Researchers …
Mars’ moon eclipses Jupiter in breathtaking new video
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express has captured a spectacular event on camera. The rare occurrence happened in February of 2022 when the Mars …
NASA is making it even easier for scientists to understand climate change
Climate change is terrifying. The thought of the sea level rising 1.6 feet seems unimaginable, but it’s very real. For years, scientists and governmental bodies …
Spectacular video shows massive plasma cloud spewing from the Sun
The Sun is a powerful and terrifying celestial object, and sometimes, astrophotographers managed to capture the intense plasma clouds that the Sun ejects on video. …
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will slingshot around Earth
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is set to slingshot around the Earth very soon. The space probe, which is destined to explore the Trojan Asteroids near Jupiter, …
NASA is using a vacuum gun to test the durability of its spacecraft
NASA is testing the durability of its spacecraft in a unique research facility in New Mexico. The facility, known as White Sands, is home to …
James Webb telescope captures unbelievable image of a ‘fingerprint’ in space
James Webb has managed to capture a mesmerizing image of what appears to be a cosmic fingerprint. The illusion of the fingerprint is made up …
Scientists caught a black hole burping up a shredded star
Black holes actually burp up material when they eat stars, previous observations have found. But, what scientists didn’t expect was to find a black hole …
Astronomers spotted a bubble of gas zipping around our Galaxy’s black hole
Astronomers have discovered a bubble of gas orbiting our galaxy’s black hole. Earlier this year, astronomers brought us our first image of Sagittarius A (or …
NASA’s DART mission successfully shifted Dimorphos’ orbit
Last month, NASA did the unthinkable. After first announcing the Direct Asteroid Redirection Test, DART, in 2019, the plan finally came to fruition, and NASA …
Orionid meteor shower will light up the sky this month – here’s when
October has been a great month so far for skywatchers, and it will only improve as it wears on. That’s because this month will not …
Climate change on Mars may have been caused by ancient microbes
A new study says that ancient microbes could have been responsible for Mars’s climate change, leaving the planet a barren wasteland. Around 3.7 billion years …
