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US academic freedom is under threat, says RAS
The UK's Royal Astronomical Society has endorsed a statement with over 150 European science institutions raising concerns about threats to US academic freedom.
May 21, 2025
1st discovery of frozen water in young star system
Researchers have discovered frozen water in another star system for the first time. They used Webb to find the water ice in a dusty debris disk.
May 16, 2025
Jupiter’s auroras caught on film. Watch here!
The Webb space telescope has captured video of Jupiter's auroras, showing them popping, fizzing and moving at great speed. See the video here.
May 15, 2025
Conclave: What’s in that black or white smoke?
At the papal conclave this week, white smoke indicated that a gathering of cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church had elected a new pope.
May 9, 2025
Astronomers respond to President’s FY 2026 budget request
Astronomers respond to the 2026 president's budget request. The cuts would damage a broad range of research that will not be supported by the private sector.
May 3, 2025
Family of stars set to leave home and zip across the galaxy
The Gaia mission has spotted a family of stars that is getting to ready to leave home in record time and zip in all directions across the galaxy.
May 1, 2025
NASA orbiter spots Curiosity rover making tracks on Mars
A spacecraft orbiting Mars has caught the Curiosity rover in action as it drives to its next science mission. See the image and read more here.
April 29, 2025
Astronomers spy a disintegrating planet with comet-like tail
Astronomers have discovered a disintegrating planet. It's being roasted by the giant sun it orbits, leaving a long tail behind in its orbit.
April 22, 2025
First footage of colossal squid in deep ocean habitat
For the 1st time, scientists have captured footage of a colossal squid. See the young squid in the deep ocean waters of its home environment.
April 22, 2025
Most meteorites that hit Earth aren’t typical. Why?
Observations and sample-return missions show us that space rocks tend to be rich in water, carbon and organic compounds. Yet meteorites on Earth are not. Why?
April 17, 2025
