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Ammonia-water mushballs raining on Jupiter, says new theory
Ammonia-water mushballs could be raining down on Jupiter, explaining why some parts of the planet's upper atmosphere are deficient in ammonia.
April 23, 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
Lucy spacecraft 1st images of asteroid Donaldjohanson!
The Lucy spacecraft is heading to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids. But now it made its 2nd asteroid encounter with the main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson on April 20.
April 21, 2025
The yak is an imposing giant of the high mountains
The yak is an imposing animal that lives in one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet: the Himalayas. How can it withstand the extreme cold?
April 21, 2025
Check out the most distant known spiral galaxy, aka ‘Torch Dragon’
Astronomers have discovered the most distant known spiral galaxy. It's thought be similar to what our own Milky Way galaxy looked like, 1 billion years after the Big Bang.
April 20, 2025
It’s Milky Way season again! Enjoy beautiful pics here
Enjoy these stunning photos of our home galaxy, in celebration of the return of Milky Way season. Have your own image to share? Submit it to us!
April 20, 2025
Is the new Comet SWAN disintegrating? Latest updates here
The new Comet SWAN is approaching the sun. But is that causing the ball of ice and dust to disintegrate? Get the latest updates on the comet here.
April 18, 2025
Spotlight on severe weather forecast for central U.S. Easter weekend
There's a severe weather forecast for parts of the central U.S. this Easter weekend. Stay weather aware and know where to go to stay safe.
April 18, 2025
Life on K2-18b? Exciting new results met with skepticism
New observations by the Webb Space Telescope have reignited the debate about possible life on K2-18b, a potentially habitable exoplanet 124 light-years away.
April 17, 2025
