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All of the first stars might not have been massive
Recent studies suggest not all of the first stars in the universe were massive. Some of them could be up to only 40 times the mass of the sun.
August 24, 2025
Morning planets parade, plus the moon and stars!
Have you seen the morning planets parade? The moon joined forces with Venus and Jupiter to put on a great show. Mercury, Uranus and Neptune were there too!
August 22, 2025
An atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 d? New observations say maybe
Is there an atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 d? New observations from Webb suggest that if there is, it might be more like Mars or Venus. Or it might not exist at all.
August 22, 2025
Could Ceres have been habitable? New research holds a clue
Could Ceres have been habitable? New research indicates it might have had the energy necessary to support some microbial metabolisms.
August 22, 2025
5 bright comets approaching Earth. Charts here!
There are 5 bright comets heading toward Earth. The one that will arrive first, Comet Lemmon, might be visible with the unaided eye. Charts here.
August 21, 2025
New moon discovered orbiting inside distant Uranus’ rings
Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus. The newly found moon - the planet's 29th - is just 6 miles wide.
August 21, 2025
Rare quadruple star system could unlock brown dwarf mystery
A quadruple star system consisting of 2 red dwarfs and 2 brown dwarfs offers insight in the mystery of brown dwarfs, also known as failed stars.
August 21, 2025
Iberian Peninsula wildfires bring smoky skies to Europe
See a satellite view from space showing the Iberian Peninsula wildfires and the smoke that is degrading air quality in the region.
August 21, 2025
Capricornus the Sea-goat has an arrowhead shape
Capricornus the Sea-goat is can be spotted in September and October, and is formed in the shape of an arrowhead. One Messier object, M30, is found within.
August 21, 2025
Human evolution complexity revealed in new African fossils
Scientists are learning more about human evolution after discovering a new species of Australopithecus that lived contemporaneously with ancient humans.
August 20, 2025
