Wow. Parker Solar Probe Took a Picture of the Surface of Venus
The Parker Solar Probe’s mission is to study the Sun. But the spacecraft’s instruments have nabbed some pretty impressive data…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Galilean Moons
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll dance around Jupiter with today's topic:…
Asteroids are Dangerous, but They Might Also be the Key to Life on Earth
Trying to piece together the appearance of life on Earth is a little like looking through a kaleidoscope. There are…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Event Horizon
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You won't ever stop reading about today's…
We Finally Understand how Black Holes can Release Powerful Flares
While black holes might always be black, they do occasionally emit some intense bursts of light from just outside their…
Why are Neptune and Uranus Different Colors?
New research reveals why Uranus and Neptune are different shades of blue.
Massive Rocky Planets Probably Don’t Have big Moons
The Moon has orbited Earth since the Solar System's early days. Anyone who's ever spent time at the ocean can't…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Eccentricity
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be sure to find your center…
New Startup Quantum Space is Planning to Build a Robotic Outpost Near the Moon
The Moon is sure to be a hotspot of economic activity as human commercial endeavors start to expand into space. …
Mars Could Have Been wet for Much Longer Than Previously Believed
According to new NASA-sponsored research, Mars may have had an ocean as recent as 3 billion years ago (500 million…