NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope takes one big step towards eventually being cleared for launch by arranging its mirror array. The telescope’s current launch date is 2021, but that may change as the >>
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Ancient Mars may have had received water from two major sources
Ancient Mars may have received its wealth of water from a couple of major sources, new research suggests. Studying the content of Martian meteorites that arrived on Earth revealed different hydrogen isotopes that >>
A black hole ‘burp’ devastated a distant galaxy cluster
A black hole carved a hole right through the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster, which is located some 390 million light years from Earth. Astronomers believe the explosion is the largest ever observed, besting the >>
We’re close to confirming NASA’s Curiosity rover found signs of life on Mars
As far as anyone knows, there’s no life currently sticking it out on Mars. The Red Planet may have conditions suitable for life, especially deep underground, but scientists haven’t been able to actually >>
Our galaxy is warping and astronomers have no idea why
From our perch here on Earth, it’s impossible for most of us to notice changes happening in our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Astronomers, on the other hand, have tools at their disposal >>
Bizarre ‘cotton candy’ planets might have rings, scientists say
Our solar system has a nice selection of planet types. We have ultra-hot worlds orbiting close to our Sun, rocky worlds like Earth and Mars, gas giants like Jupiter and frozen behemoths like >>
Here’s how to apply to be a NASA astronaut
NASA needs new astronauts. You want to be an astronaut. The only thing standing between you and your dream is a simple application. Okay, so maybe that’s not entirely true, but NASA really >>
Student astronomer finds 17 new planets, and one is about the size of Earth
Finding new planets lurking in space isn’t as hard as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a challenge. High-tech instruments like NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope have provided researchers with >>
