James Webb Space Telescope discovers an alien planetary system’s icy edge
The presence of water-ice in the debris disk around a young star could have helped facilitate the growth and development of exoplanets.
Our galaxy’s swirling gases and magnetic lines create cosmic artwork in new simulation
Scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the the interstellar medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.
Curious circles on Venus suggest its surface is still changing
A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.
Dark streaks on Mars may not come from water after all, scientists say
Satellite images of the Red Planet suggest scientists were wrong about these strange Martian features.
14,000 years ago, the most powerful solar storm ever recorded hit Earth. ‘This event establishes a new worst-case scenario’
Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful storm in history, which hit Earth in 14,300 years ago. It would cause mayhem in today's technology-dependent world.
Can we actually build a thriving economy on and around the moon?
Building a sustainable economy on the moon won't be easy, but we at least have some ideas about how to get started.
Black hole dance illuminates hidden math of the universe
Scientists have made the most accurate predictions yet of the gravitational waves produced when two black holes fly past each other.
US Representatives worry Trump’s NASA budget plan will make it harder to track dangerous asteroids
During a House Committee on Space, Science and Technology hearing, experts discussed the state of NASA's planetary defense capabilities.
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.
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.