“A Glimpse of the Future”: Scientists Suggest ‘Supermassive’ Alternative to Next Generation Supercolliders
Scientists say supermassive black holes that smash together particles at near light speeds could potentially replace high-cost supercolliders.
Space
“Groundbreaking” James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries on WASP-121b Set “a Precedent for Future Exoplanet Studies”
James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) observations of exoplanet WASP-121b are contributing valuable clues about how the planet formed.
James Webb Space Telescope Data Reveals Clues to Mysterious Activity Beneath Europa’s Icy Crust
James Webb Space Telescope data indicating that Jupiter’s moon Europa is undergoing constant surface changes has found new support.
China’s Tianwen-2 Launches to Retrieve Samples from Mysterious Asteroid Kamo’oalewa
On May 28, China’s Tianwen-2 launched on a sample return mission to asteroid Kamo’oalewa, before heading out for a visit with the Comet 311P.
Astronomers Detect Repeating Signals From Space Object That’s “Unlike Anything We Have Seen Before”
Astronomers have reported the discovery of a mysterious object in deep space that emits radio signals and X-rays in a repeating pattern.
Scientists Find “Up to a 40% Chance” Theoretical ‘Planet Nine’ Exists Given the Correct Conditions
A new analysis of planet formation models estimates the odds of a theoretical Planet Nine orbiting our sun at 40% given proper conditions.
Stealth Satellites? Infrared Camouflage Breakthrough Could Hide Spacecraft in Orbit from Earth-Based Sensors
New Infrared camouflage provides stealth capabilities against one of the most effective satellite detection tools.
Lunar Magnetism Mystery “Still Unexplained” as Material Detected on Far Side of the Moon Stumps Scientists
MIT scientists propose a radical new theory to explain why some rocks on the far side of the moon are highly magnetic.
James Webb Space Telescope Time Travels to Spot an Ancient “Mega-Monster,” Revealing a Cosmic Oddity
Stunning new deep-field imagery captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals one of the universe's most distant galaxies.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Gets Photobombed in Latest Red Planet Robotic Selfie
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover captured a Martian dust devil in the background of a May 10 selfie taken at Witch Hazel Hill.NASA's Perseverance Rover captured images of itself alongside a distant Martian dust devil in a recent selfie from Jezero Crater.
“We’ve Got a New Mystery on Our Hands”: Scientists Stumped by Unexplained Motion in Titan’s Atmosphere
Scientists studying the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan have discovered a mysterious, gyroscopic motion they can't quite explain.
Mysterious Cosmic Radiation is “a Very Serious Problem” for Astronauts—New Research Could Finally Reveal Its Origins
Cosmic rays' power source has long remained a mystery, yet new research may finally provide the answer to where particle streams originate.
James Webb Space Telescope Unveils New Mysteries in “Largest and Deepest” Sample of Galaxies Ever Detected
The James Webb Space Telescope yielded the largest galaxy group sample ever observed after scanning a patch of sky known as the COSMOS Web.
NASA Field Tests New Robot That Could Search Jupiter’s Moon Europa for Signs of Life
A Europa Lander prototype was just successfully field tested on Alaska's Matanuska Glacier to simulate the icy conditions of Jupiter's moon.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals New Clues to Earthlike Mysteries on Saturn’s Moon Titan
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope have collected first-of-its-kind evidence for cloud formation on Titan.
Moon-Shot Power Play: DARPA’s New “Rads to Watts” Program Aims to Revolutionize Humanity’s Expansion into Space
DARPA announces new program, "Rads to Watts," which looks to revolutionize humanity's exploration and expansion of space.
Look: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Catches Rare Glimpse of a Mystery in the Martian Skies
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured new images of a mystery gleaming in the Martian skies as dawn approached over the Red Planet earlier this year.
‘Cosmic Joust’ Unfolds as Quasar Pierces Galaxy in Violent Intergalactic Duel, Leaving a Radioactive Scar
As one galaxy smashed into the other, the winner pieced its cosmic victim, leaving behind a high level of radiation in a unique observation.
14,000 Years Ago, a Mysterious Solar Event “500 Times More Intense” Than Any Previously Known Bombarded Earth—Could it Happen Again?
New findings suggest that a mysterious solar event roughly 500 times more powerful than any recorded by scientists struck the Earth near the end of the last Ice Age.
Mystery Behind Unusual Markings on Mars Has Been Solved—And They Aren’t What Researchers Hoped For
Hope for flowing water on modern-day Mars appears dashed after recent work examined mysterious markings on the red planet's surface.
“No One Knows How to Explain This Behavior,” Says Scientist Stumped by Odd Pulses Coming From Sun-Like Stars
A NASA veteran’s multi-year survey of over 1,300 Sun-like stars has discovered several mysterious fast pulses of light that defy traditional cosmological explanations.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spotted Something on Mars That Scientists Have Never Seen Before
Mars experienced an aurora in March 2024, turning the sky green, as a solar storm produced the first visible light Martian aurora on record.
NASA Mission Reveals “Ground Shaking” New Insights into Mysterious Structures on Venus
A fresh look at data from NASA's Magellan mission has revealed potentially ground-shaking insights into mysterious structures on Venus.
New Milky Way Model Explores What Lies Between the Stars with Surprising Revelations
The Milky Way Galaxy's magnetic turbulence stands revealed in an innovative new computer model describing the expanse between stars.
James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Major Discovery of Water Ice in Alien Planetary System for the First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the presence of water ice in a planetary system beyond our own for the first time.
Mapping Lunar Mysteries, NASA’s Newest Gravity Model is Redefining the Moon’s Interior
NASA’s latest gravitational data model of the Moon generated a litany of discoveries from ancient volcanoes to navigational information.
“This Has Left Us Scratching Our Heads.” NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Spots Unexpected Light Activity on Jupiter
Stunning auroral activity has been observed on Jupiter, in an unexpected new discovery that has perplexed astronomers as to how it happens.
Seismic Signals Hint at Presence of Liquid Water Deep Beneath the Martian Surface
Recent Martian seismic activity suggests water in the Red Planet's crust, a potential boon to long term human habitation in the future.
The End of the Universe Could Arrive “Much Sooner Than Expected,” Astronomers Now Warn
New study suggests neutron stars, white dwarfs, and black holes may decay sooner than thought, reshaping cosmic fate theories.
NASA’s Hubble Spots Runaway Black Hole Devouring a Star 600 Million Light-Years From Earth
A traveling black hole stalking the cosmos for stellar prey recently revealed itself by shredding a star in a radioactive burst.
Soviet-Era Kosmos 482 Space Probe Will Fall to Earth This Week—But Will It Burn Up During Re-Entry?
A Soviet space probe, stranded in Earth’s orbit for 53 years, is set to re-enter the atmosphere this week. And it may not burn up on re-entry.
NASA’s IXPE Solves Mystery of X-Ray Emissions from Supermassive Black Hole
A supermassive black hole, blazar BL Lacertae, has finally revealed how these cosmic features generate X-rays thanks to NASA's IXPE.
James Webb Telescope Unveils Secrets of Small, Mysterious Planets That “Don’t Exist in Our Solar System.”
For the first time, astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to peer through the thick haze of a sub-Neptune planet’s atmosphere, offering new clues about one of the universe’s most mysterious and common types of worlds.
What’s That? NASA’s Curiosity Rover Spots Weird “Honeycomb” and “Waffle” Patterns on Mysterious Martian Rocks
NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered odd polygonal fractures on the Martian surface that resemble honeycombs or waffle-like patterns.
ESA’s Gaia Mission Unveils a Stellar Mystery, and Astronomers “Haven’t Found Anything Quite Like It Before”
The Gaia star surveyor has identified strange behavior in a group of stars rushing to escape their birthplace, unlike any others observed.
Infrasound Technology Proves Critical for Planetary Defense Against Threats from Outer Space
A Sandia National Laboratories scientist has demonstrated how infrasound technology can improve planetary defense against threats from space.
Astronomers Solve 20-Year Mystery of Magnetar Flare, Revealing the Source of Our Universe’s Gold
Magnetar flares produce gold, platinum, and other heavy elements in our galaxy, says new research on a strange cosmic flash over 20 years ago.
Scientists Discover Super-Earths Are Surprisingly Common Across the Galaxy
Exoplanet super-Earths are more prevalent in the universe than earlier research predicated according to international scientists.
Astronomers Learn Something “Very Surprising” While Studying the Mysterious Asteroid Vesta
Vesta, the strange object in our solar system that has long fascinated astronomers isn't what it appears according to new research.
New Webb Telescope Findings Bring Black Hole Mysteries and the Hidden Side of Star Formation into Focus
New data from the MIRI EGS Galaxy and AGN (MEGA) survey showcases the power of the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared imaging capabilities.
NASA is Firing a Hybrid Rocket into Simulated Moon Dust to Help Plan for Artemis Lunar Landings
NASA researchers at Huntsville are conducting research to ensure that landings on potentially unstable lunar surface proceed reliably.
China Launches Three Astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station
China has launched three astronauts into space to head to the Chinese Tiangong space station to replace the existing crew onboard.
Astronomers Spot Previously Invisible Object Near Our Solar System After Realizing It Was Glowing
Astronomers finally spotted a previously 'invisible' object near our solar system when they realized it was actually glowing in the dark.
“They Will Act as Lighthouses in Space.” China Saves Off-Course Satellites Using Gravity Slingshot After Launch Failure
China rebounded from a failed March 2024 space mission by saving two off-orbit satellites through a novel navigation technique.
Orbilander Mission Revamp Brings NASA Closer to Finding Life on Saturn’s Mysterious Moon Enceladus
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Team X is suggesting major changes to the proposed Orbilander mission to Enceladus.
James Webb Space Telescope Eyes Mysterious Objects at the Edge of the Solar System
Researchers studying mysterious objects at the edge of the solar system with the James Webb Space Telescope find origin of life clues.
Tracks Spotted Across the Martian Landscape by NASA Orbiter Reveal a Red Planet “Curiosity”
New photos captured by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reveal the first known imagery of the intrepid Curiosity rover in transit.
New Findings Cast Doubt on Spectral Evidence of Life on Distant Exoplanet K2-18b
New analysis casts doubt on potential biosignatures detected in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b that could indicate the presence of life.
Newly Analyzed Satellite Scans of the Deepest Lunar Craters Reveal ‘Chilling’ Results
Scientists taking a new look at the deepest lunar craters have found 'chilling' results that could dramatically affect future moon colonies.
Experimental Phoenix-1 Spacecraft Makes Successful Maiden Spaceflight
Commercial space carrier Atmos Space Cargo has announced the successful launch, orbit and reentry of its PHOENIX 1 spacecraft.