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New Chandra images reveal glorious galaxies and more
New Chandra images highlight glittering spectacles of the cosmos, from star factories to black-hole-powered galaxies. See more about them here!
July 24, 2025
‘Unicorn’ long-period radio transient baffles scientists
Astronomers have discovered a long-period radio transient with theory-defying properties. It's incredibly polarized, and its spin appears to be speeding up.
July 24, 2025
A mysterious fossil and the evolution of skin and feathers
A fossil of an ancient reptile shows a distinct crest that is made neither of feathers, scales or hair. It's forcing scientists to rethink reptilian evolution.
July 24, 2025
Newborn planet spotted sculpting a spiral around its star
Astronomers have found evidence for a newborn planet 440 light-years away, sculpting spiral arms in the disk of gas and dust around its young parent star.
July 23, 2025
Companion for Betelgeuse confirmed! Beloved red star has a blue-white buddy
Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope have confirmed a companion for Betelgeuse! It's a blue-white star and orbits within Betelgeuse's outer atmosphere.
July 22, 2025
Asteroid 2025 OS safely buzzed by Earth this weekend
Astronomers discovered asteroid 2025 OS on July 19, 2025. The small asteroid passed closest to us on July 18 and posed no danger to Earth.
July 21, 2025
Meet the dragon blood tree. Can this species bleed?
The dragon blood tree is a wonder on the outside and the inside. It has a red sap that solidifies when exposed to oxygen and looks like blood!
July 21, 2025
Grand Canyon landslide due to Meteor Crater impact?
Two world-famous Arizona attractions – the Grand Canyon and Meteor Crater Natural Landmark – might share a hidden connection.
July 20, 2025
The Scorpion’s Crown and its stellar neighborhood
Bright red Antares, and the 3 stars of the Scorpion's Crown, belong to a young group of stars called the Scorpius-Centaurus Association.
July 19, 2025
A hidden molecular cloud near our Milky Way’s center
Researchers have discovered a hidden molecular cloud in our Milky Way galaxy near its central bar. The area is likely a region of star birth.
July 18, 2025
