Jupiter’s Moon Io has Dunes. Dunes!?
New research led by Rutger's University has led to an explanation for why there are dunes on Jupiter's volcanic moon…
Wow! Perseverance Sees a Solar Eclipse on Mars
Imagine standing on Mars, and seeing this with your own eyes. (more…)
Pluto’s Orbit is Surprisingly Close to an Unstable Zone
A new study has revealed new insights into Pluto's orbit, which is subject to a lot of chaotic perturbance over…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Galaxy Clusters
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be the biggest thing in town…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Big Bang Theory
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be off to a good start…
When Will Humanity Become a Type I Civilization?
Can humanity become a Type I civilization without causing our own Great Filter?
Astronomy Jargon 101: Zodiacal Light
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll see a glimmer of light with…
NASA is Having a Tough Time Testing the SLS
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) has been having some problems getting tested since it rolled out onto launch pad 39B…
One Giant Impact Made the Two Halves of the Moon so Different
The South Pole-Aitken Basin on the Moon formed from a gigantic impact about 4.3 billion years ago. But that impact…
SETI Researchers can now Scan all Data at the Very Large Array for any Evidence of Alien Transmissions
The Very Large Array (VLA) will monitor space 24/7 for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, thanks to a new partnership between…