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Did galaxy-killing wind shape the early universe?
Winds from intense star formation in the early universe swept away material for future stars. This galaxy-killing wind led to the early deaths of galaxies.
June 12, 2026
Dark matter: How new telescopes might help us find it
New telescopes might bring scientists closer to detecting dark matter. They could soon reveal signals that finally let us understand this mysterious substance.
June 11, 2026
Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane, unexpected discovery reveals
New analysis of data from the Webb space telescope shows that Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane. This shows its origin is different from comets in our solar system.
June 11, 2026
Top 10 space objects to see during the day
Love astronomy, but don't like to stay up late? Here are the top 10 space objects you can see - under the right conditions - during the day.
June 9, 2026
ISS leak: Astronauts briefly shelter as leak worsens
The International Space Station has a leak. On Friday, NASA told the astronauts to shelter and prepare for an evacuation. Read about the ISS leak here.
June 6, 2026
Our galactic neighbor is slowly coming apart
Astronomers have found the stars of our galactic neighbor, the Small Magellanic Cloud, are heading outward. This dwarf galaxy is not rotating, but coming apart.
June 5, 2026
Rare meteorite hints at giant early planet
A rare meteorite contains evidence of a lost early protoplanet, offering a glimpse into the chaotic collisions that shaped our solar system.
June 3, 2026
Magnetic exoplanets? Strange winds are strongest hint yet
Astronomers have found the strongest hint yet of magnetic exoplanets, thanks to new measurements of strange winds on distant worlds.
June 3, 2026
The black hole or galaxy: Which came 1st?
QSO1 is an ancient Little Red Dot galaxy from the early universe. It contains a supermassive black hole. Which came first, the black hole or galaxy?
June 2, 2026
Could aliens visit Earth? Here are some challenges
Scientists say it’s unlikely aliens visit Earth anytime soon, because interstellar travel faces huge barriers of distance, energy and time.
May 31, 2026
