An international group of astronomers has uncovered new clues about a mysterious stellar explosion that was discovered eight years ago, but is continuing to evolve even as scientists watch. The resu… [+4805 chars]
Sometimes it takes an animation on Twitter to truly comprehend or at least begin to comprehend the amazing diversity of worlds making up our Solar System. Enter planetary astronomer James O'Donoghu… [+1711 chars]
Even astronauts have bedtime routines. In a new video, European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer shares what it's like getting ready for bed while living in space aboard the International Spac… [+2584 chars]
Collapsing ice shelves on the eastern coast of Antarctica has revealed something never seen before: a landform that might be an island. But this is not the first newly revealed island off the Antarct… [+2591 chars]
Scientists with the United Arab Emirates' Mars mission have spotted a 'worm-like' aurora stretching halfway across the Red Planet. The discovery of "sinuous discrete" auroras, or shining lights high… [+3440 chars]
In 12 days, the whole world could realize something revolutionary in the astronomical field: the details to preserve the mystery were not presented until the press conference on May 12 at 4.30 pm Ita… [+2462 chars]
Saskatchewan is known as the land of the living skies, and there will be a very interesting sight up there early Sunday morning. Venus and Jupiter will appear to be very close together. It’s called … [+1720 chars]
Scientists are almost certain that a vast saltwater ocean with twice as much water as all of Earth's oceans combined lies beneath the icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa. The Radar for Europa Assessme… [+1756 chars]
Magma transfer beneath the seabed is identified as the reason in a distant place using a combination of geophysical approaches. Volcanoes may be discovered even off the coast of Antarctica. In 2020,… [+5330 chars]
It might sound outlandish, but it’s possible that some of the earliest components of life were carried to Earth on a meteorite. Recent research has shown that all five of the basic building blocks of… [+2520 chars]
NASA has an ambitious plan to bring a piece of Mars back to Earth for study. Called the Mars Sample Return mission, the idea is to send a robotic team consisting of a lander, rover, and an ascent veh… [+1902 chars]
A team of astronomers has analysed the Hubble Space Telescopes observations of over 25 hot Jupiters to answer five questions that are essential for your understanding of exoplanet atmospheres. Hot Ju… [+2599 chars]
