NASA’s Artemis Mission May Encounter the Moon’s Hidden ‘KREEP,’ Challenging Our Understanding of Its Future Landing Site
New research forces scientists to reconsider the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin, the landing spot for NASA’s Artemis project.
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3I/ATLAS is Displaying Surprising New Activity That Scientists Liken to “a Note from Another Planetary System”
Auburn University physicists have detected water activity in comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time hydroxyl gas, water's chemical signature, has been observed from an interstellar visitor.
Astronomers Use Earth-Sized ‘Super-Telescope’ to Spot “Mystery Dark Object” Too Faint for Conventional Observatories to See
Researchers using an Earth-sized "super telescope" and gravitational lensing have spotted a mystery dark object in deep space.
Scientists Track Over a Thousand Martian Dust Devils, Revealing Hidden Wind Patterns Across the Red Planet
Martian dust devils that have long fascinated scientists have finally been cataloged and tracked, providing unexpected new insights into the climate on Mars.
Newest 3I/ATLAS Images Reveal Mysterious Interstellar Visitor in “Challenging Observation” by ESA Spacecraft
Highly anticipated new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it made its nearest pass to the planet Mars last week have been released by the European Space Agency.
“Exotic” Discovery Revealed in New Analysis of Apollo-Era Moon Samples is “Different from Anything We Find on Earth”
After half a century, samples collected during NASA’s 1972 Apollo Moon mission are still revealing new secrets about the lunar surface.
What One Bacteria’s Survival in a High-Stress Rocket Flight Means for Humans and the Search for ET
In a boon to human space travel, new research has shown that bacteria essential to our health can survive rocket launches and microgravity.
The “Tug of War” Secretly Driving Asteroid Behavior is Revealed in New ESA Gaia Research
Researchers working with data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission have developed a new understanding of how asteroids tumble.
Latest NASA Images of 3I/ATLAS From Recent Mars Flyby Stunned Social Media—Here’s Why It Looks So Strange
New NASA images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its closest approach to Mars late last week have erupted in controversy online.
Rock Samples From the Far Side of the Moon Reveal a Chilling Mystery
New research reveals the Moon’s far side is cooler and more complex than expected, reshaping our understanding of its hidden interior.
Scientists Warn the Universe Could End in a ‘Big Crunch’—Here’s When It Might Happen
Physicists predict the universe’s expansion will reverse, ending in a dramatic big crunch about 20 billion years from now.
3I/ATLAS is Captured in New Images as Mysterious Object Cruises Past Mars—What Does the Latest Data Reveal?
3I/ATLAS is making its closest approach to Mars today, which could offer a chance to capture the clearest images yet of the unusual comet.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects “Sign of Life” Molecule Phosphine on a Brown Dwarf 54 Light Years From Earth
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the "sign of life molecule" phosphine in the atmosphere of a brown dwarf star.
ESA’s Cassini Spacecraft Makes a Discovery in Enceladus Ice Jets That “Enhances the Likelihood that the Moon is Habitable”
Pushing nearer to finding extraterrestrial life, the Cassini space probe observed new organic molecules coming from Enceladus’s ocean.
Newest 3I/ATLAS Study Reveals an “Extremely Puzzling” Discovery: Why Does It Have So Much Metal?
New questions emerge as an “extremely puzzling" discovery challenges our current ideas about the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Astronomers Have Detected a Vast Wave Disturbing the Structure of the Milky Way Galaxy
The source of the Milky Way's strange wobble has finally been revealed, thanks to new data from the ESA's Gaia Space Telescope.
A Mysterious Spectral Reading on Mars Leads Researchers to an Undiscovered Mineral that May Hint at Ancient Life
Mysterious spectral data from Mars reveals a previously unknown mineral, indicating a dynamic past capable of supporting life.
“We’re Going to See An Astronaut Death”: Government Report Issues Dire Warning Over Trump’s Budget Cuts to NASA
The White House wants to slash NASA's budget. Space agency whistleblowers say that poses major safety risks, and could potentially endanger astronauts.
Unusual New 3I/ATLAS Discovery Suggests the Interstellar Comet is “Anomalously Massive”
The mysterious comet 3I/ATLAS is "anomalously massive" compared to past interstellar objects observed in our solar system, a new study suggests.
New Executive Order Reclassifies NASA as an Intelligence and Security Agency
An executive order issued by the Trump Administration last month declares that NASA will now operate as an intelligence and security agency.
Discovery of Vast Hydrogen ‘Cosmic Bridge’ Offers New Clues to Galactic Evolution
Australian astronomers have discovered a hydrogen gas bridge linking two dwarf galaxies, offering new insights into galactic interactions.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is Making Its Way Closer to Earth—And New Research Suggests It Probably Isn’t Alone
Scientists say 3I/ATLAS, one of the rarest comets ever seen, likely isn’t alone and that more interstellar objects may soon be on the way.
“These Features Were Completely Unexpected”: Webb Telescope Detects Unexplained ‘Structures’ in Saturn’s Atmosphere
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted mysterious structures in Saturn's atmosphere that scientists cannot easily explain.
Scientists Say Strongest Black Hole Merger Ever Observed “Challenges Our Understanding of How Black Holes Form”
Gravitational wave signals from the largest cosmic collision ever seen may alter our understanding of black holes, gravity, and the universe.
Discovering Australia’s Mysterious ‘Lost’ Asteroid Impact: Ancient Glass Reveals Evidence of a Long-Hidden Event
An ancient asteroid impact in Australia is revealed in shards of glass created when the giant space rock collided with the Earth.
“The Earth May Not Be as Extraordinary as We Think”: Study Finds Earthlike Planets Are Common, but Not So for ‘Water Worlds’
New simulations suggest Earthlike planets may be much more typical than previously thought whereas water worlds may not.
Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample-Return Mission’s Next Touchdown Just Got Complicated
Hayabusa2 is now facing an unexpected challenge: the asteroid it is targeting for its next visit is much smaller than previously expected.
NASA Official Issues Statement on 3I/ATLAS as Images Reveal the Interstellar Object Has ‘Grown’ a Striking New Feature
Astronomers have obtained new images of the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS that reveal a new feature: the fastest comet ever observed has now grown a tail.
Bizarre “Steam Worlds” Could Offer New Clues in the Search for Alien Life
Strange “steam worlds” may hold the key to understanding where life could exist beyond Earth.
Experts Say a Massive Space Object Will Speed Past Earth Tomorrow—Could It Strike Our Planet in the Future?
A massive space rock that once made its way onto a space agency's warning list for potentially dangerous objects is scheduled to pass by the Earth this Thursday, September 18, 2025.
“It Is Still a Surprise”: Cosmic Winds are Defying Expectations in Neutron Star and Supermassive Black Hole Observations
The data from the NASA and ESA's XRISM has discovered unexpected disparities between two different types of cosmic winds.
“The Sun Is Slowly Waking Up”: NASA Warns That Dangerous Solar Storms Are on the Rise
NASA findings show that solar storm activity has been increasing, suggesting a longer-term deviation from standard solar cycles.
Breakthrough “QROCODILE” Experiment Sets New Constraints on Elusive Dark Matter
The QROCODILE experiment sets world-leading limits on light dark matter, marking a breakthrough in the search for the unseen.
US Navy Scientists Teach Zero-Gravity Robot to Fly in Space Without Human Interference
US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.
“The Accident”: How a Cosmic Misfit Helped Solve a Planetary Mystery
A detailed study of a cosmic mystery known as "The Accident" has now provided new insight into the formation of clouds on giant gas planets.
Did Volcanic Eruptions Support Life on Ancient Mars? New Research Says It’s Possible.
Volcanic activity may have given rise to life on Mars, say researchers, investigating how an early greenhouse effect on the Red Planet.
Ryugu Asteroid Discovery “Forces Us to Rethink” Origins of Water on Our Planet
Near-Earth asteroid Ryugu was previously covered in flowing water, say researchers examining samples returned by JAXA's Hayabusa2 mission.
Interstellar Objects Like 3I/ATLAS Could be “Ready-Made Seeds” For Planet Formation
As 3I/ATLAS is presently fascinating space enthusiasts, researchers say that such interstellar objects may act as planetary seeds.
China Says It Wants to Kill an Asteroid
According to China's space agency, the government is preparing to test a direct method of planetary defense by sending a spacecraft to collide with an asteroid.
Hawking Was Right: Unprecedented Black Hole Merger Observation Supports Predictions
A recently discovered black hole merger is proving correct theoretical predictions made by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
When Asteroid Deflection Fails: How The Keyhole Effect Could Send Dangerous Space Rocks Back on A Collision Course With Earth
If asteroid deflection missions aren’t conducted with the utmost care and precision, they may send objects through a “gravitational keyhole.”
Life on Enceladus? New Findings Impact Chances of Life in the Subsurface Ocean of Saturn’s Icy Moon
New experiments of ice on the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus successfully recreates organic compounds without a subsurface ocean.
Is There Life On Mars?: NASA Says Perseverance Rover Found Biosignatures Most Likely From Ancient Microbes
Moving a major step closer to proclaiming that life on Mars once existed, NASA researchers have discovered potential biosignatures.
“Dark Matter Halos”: Harvard Researchers Propose New Explanation for Ghostly “Little Red Dots” in Deep Space
Harvard astronomers are proposing a new theory about the mysterious “little red dots” first spied by the James Webb Space Telescope: Dark Matter Halos
“One of the Best Habitable Zone Planets” Likely Has an Atmosphere, Says New Exoplanet Research
In hopeful news in the search for ET, researchers have discovered signs suggesting an atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like exoplanet.
This Ancient Black Hole May Have Made a Galaxy Instead of Eating It, Astronomers Say
A possible primordial black hole likely born in the first microseconds of the universe may change our understanding of these cosmic maws.
The More Astronomers Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, the Weirder It Gets
When NASA’s ATLAS survey first spotted the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in July 2025, astronomers recognized it as a rare and intriguing visitor from beyond our solar system. Yet, with each new observation, 3I/ATLAS has only grown stranger, upending expectations of...
Solar Mystery Cracked as Scientists Say Flares May Superheat Ions to 60 Million Degrees
Scientists knew our Sun produced incredible temperatures, but new data says some solar flare particles are 6.5 times hotter than suspected.
ESA’s Solar Orbiter Unlocks the Mystery of the Sun’s Fastest Particles
The Solar Orbiter mission has made another new discovery, tracing two types of solar energetic electrons to their origins in separate events.
This Weird New Space Telescope Concept Could Revolutionize the Search for Alien Life
Rethinking the shape of space telescopes may be the answer to the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing missions to detect alien life.