Snowball Earth’s liquid seas dipped way below freezing
Iron isotopes show that salty seawater pockets beneath the ice were as cold as −15°C.
Moons of the solar system: A space-themed word search
Hunt for the names of the many moons surrounding our solar system's eight planets.
Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
A new analysis of Apollo moon samples reveals insight into the history of the lunar magnetic field.
Astronomers just watched a star 1,540 times the size of our sun transform into a hypergiant. Will it go supernova?
One of our universe's biggest stars has dramatically turned into a rare, yellow 'hypergiant' star, and astronomers aren't sure when it will go supernova.
James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious ‘Exposed Cranium Nebula’
The nebula is possibly being produced by a type of unstable star called a Wolf–Rayet star.
Why are there so many ‘space snowmen’ in our solar system? New study offers clues
In the distant reaches of the solar system are many icy objects that resemble snowmen. Now, a new study reveals the simple way in which these mysterious objects might form.
Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events
Astronomers have used the LOFAR telescope array to create the largest radio survey of the cosmos, revealing 13.7 million cosmic scenes, including supermassive black holes, merging galaxies, and supernova explosions.
Which camera brand is best for astrophotography? A breakdown of each major system
Discover the best camera system for you and your astrophotography with our comprehensive guide covering the major brands.
World’s largest radio telescope array pierces heart of our Milky Way: ‘This is just the beginning’
Astronomers have dived into the turbulent and chaotic heart of the Milky Way, discovering hidden chemistry around our galaxy's supermassive black hole.
Antarctica’s ‘gravity hole’ reveals the evolution of Earth’s deep interior
A persistent "gravity hole" beneath Antarctica gives scientists a window into Earth's deep interior, showing how processes far below reshape the planet's gravity field over millions of years.