Astronomers see Dead Planets Crashing Into Dead Stars
Some planets end by colliding with the remnant of their once shining star.
Water was Already Here Before the Earth Formed
Where did Earth's water come from? That's one of the most compelling questions in the ongoing effort to understand life's…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Hubble’s Law
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll expand your horizons with today's topic:…
Musk Shows how They’re Planning to Catch SuperHeavy Boosters
SpaceX’s entire business model is based on the reusability of its rockets. That business model has proven viable time and…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Heliosphere
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll push the boundaries with today's topic:…
A THIRD Planet Found Orbiting Nearby Proxima Centauri
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of a THIRD exoplanet in the neighboring Proxima Centauri system!
James Webb’s First Pictures are Out! But it’s a Work in Progress
Scientists from the James Webb Space Telescope shared the first images from space taken by the new telescope. Since the…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Gravitational Lens
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be seeing double with today's topic:…
We Might Know Why Mars Lost its Magnetic Field
Mars is a parched planet ruled by global dust storms. It's also a frigid world, where night-time winter temperatures fall…
Astronomers Measure the Layers of an Exoplanet's Atmosphere
The number of planets discovered beyond our Solar System has grown exponentially in the past twenty years, with 4,919 confirmed…