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Gravity vs magnetism: Star-forming interaction revealed
For the 1st time, scientists have traced how magnetic fields in star-forming clouds interact with gravity to control the birth of new stars.
October 14, 2025
Large and Small Magellanic Clouds shine in southern skies
Have you seen the Magellanic Clouds? These 2 satellite galaxies of the Milky Way are noticeable features in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere.
October 14, 2025
The pangolin: An armored, insect-controlling mammal
Covered in armor and curled in mystery, the pangolin is an endangered species in Asia and Africa. Learn more about them here.
October 13, 2025
Do the organics in Enceladus’ ocean point to habitability?
A new analysis of data from the Cassini mission has found more complex organics in Enceladus' ocean. They hint at complex chemistry and potential habitability.
October 12, 2025
Dancing dust devils on Mars trace raging winds
Using data from several Mars missions, scientists have put together a catalog of dust devils on Mars that help track winds and troublesome dust.
October 12, 2025
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore in Philippines
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake offshore in the Philippines prompted a tsunami warming, causing coastal residents to flee, but observers reported only small waves.
October 10, 2025
New details about Betelbuddy, Betelgeuse’s companion star
A new study has discovered more about Betelgeuse's little companion, Betelbuddy. The star is younger and larger than predicted.
October 10, 2025
Webb glimpses doomed star before its explosion
For decades, astronomers have wanted to know exactly what the explosion of a doomed star looks like. The Webb Space Telescope has made that knowledge possible.
October 9, 2025
New study says water in Venus’ clouds surprisingly abundant
A new reanalysis of data from the Pioneer Venus 2 mission in 1978 shows that water in Venus' clouds is much more abundant than previously thought.
October 9, 2025
Alpheratz belongs to Andromeda, but is part of the Great Square
Alpheratz appears to our eyes as a single star but it is actually a close binary star system. Many stargazers use it to locate the Andromeda galaxy.
October 9, 2025
