Strange cosmic objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may be baby ‘platypus’ galaxies — or something entirely new
"These nine objects are special."
Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life
New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here’s what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition
Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026
Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!
Is dark matter made of mysterious ‘ghost particles?’ Galaxy clusters could hold the answer
"WIMPs are still the leading candidate for dark matter, but billions of dollars of experiments have been done, only getting stronger and stronger upper limits, so alternative scenarios have to be considered."
NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals the shockingly violent history of the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
"Nothing in my professional training as an X-ray astronomer had prepared me for something like this."
February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon
Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space
"We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."
Stream Starfleet Academy and all the other top sci-fi shows coming in 2026 while traveling — and save money
Watch your favorite series just as you would at home with a huge 70% discount on the best VPN service overall.
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?
Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun