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Posted on May 16, 2025

Giant young star is growing by 2 Jupiter masses every year, new study shows

New radio observations of the star HW2 show one of the fastest growth rates ever recorded, shedding light on how massive stars form from swirling gas disks.
Posted on May 16, 2025

Solar storms and cyberattacks can both cause blackouts. Knowing the difference could save billions of dollars

Space weather and cyberattacks can cause similar disruption to our civilization's indispensable technology systems. Telling one from the other swiftly and reliably can make billions of dollars' worth of difference.
Posted on May 15, 2025

Perseverance Mars rover becomes 1st spacecraft to spot auroras from the surface of another world

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover made skywatching history in March, becoming the first robot to witness auroras from the surface of another planet.
Posted on May 15, 2025

Scientists calculate when the universe will end — it’s sooner than expected

New calculations suggest that the universe's most enduring celestial objects, such as white dwarf stars, are decaying faster than previously thought.
Posted on May 14, 2025

Here’s why the private Athena lunar lander toppled over on the moon

We now know why Intuitive Machine's Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6.
Posted on May 14, 2025

Venus’ crust is surprisingly thin. Could this explain why it’s so geologically active?

A fresh look at Venus' geology suggests that the Venus' crust may be far thinner than once believed.
Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Mars Sample Return now! (op-ed)

The White House's 2026 budget request axes NASA's long-held plan to bring Mars samples to Earth for analysis. Here's why that cancellation would be a mistake.
Posted on May 14, 2025

Astronaut sees ‘Flower Moon’ from orbit | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, an Expedition 73 crew member aboard the International Space Station, photographed the "Flower" full moon in May 2025.
Posted on May 14, 2025

Volcanoes shaped the moon from the inside out, scientists find: ‘Our team was genuinely puzzled’

Data from NASA's GRAIL mission reveals evidence of ancient volcanic heat still influencing the moon's internal structure.
Posted on May 14, 2025

James Webb Space Telescope captures ghostly images of clouds on Saturn’s largest moon Titan

The James Webb Space Telescope has peered into the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon Titan, capturing the first evidence of cloud formation in the moon's northern hemisphere.

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