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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
Is our whole universe spinning? A new study suggests it is
Is the universe spinning like our Earth, solar system and galaxy? If so, it may help resolve a puzzle surrounding the expansion of the universe.
April 17, 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
Rare Tatooine world has a weird orbit around brown dwarfs
Astronomers have discovered a Tatooine world that orbits 2 brown dwarfs (failed stars). But strangely, the planet orbits the brown dwarfs at a 90 degree angle.
April 16, 2025
Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping apart its smaller neighbor
Data from the Gaia observatory show that the Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping apart its smaller neighbor, the Small Magellanic Cloud.
April 16, 2025
Watch a sungrazing comet’s final death leap
The sungrazing comet appears as a relatively bright and slow-moving dot, heading toward the sun, then suddenly fading away.
April 15, 2025
Is there life on Titan? If so, it’s very rare
Could there be microbial life on Titan? New research suggests that despite being rich in organics, Titan might only be able to support a few pounds of microbes.
April 15, 2025
Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon
The Mexican burrowing toad is an expert digger. It can survive extreme conditions and plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
April 14, 2025
How to watch Blue Origin’s 1st all-female crew launch on April 14
Blue Origin plans to launch the first all-female crew of six into space aboard the New Shepard spacecraft on April 14, 2025.
April 13, 2025
Not all mudball meteorites are weak, new study shows
The Aguas Zarcas mudball meteorites, which landed in Costa Rica in 2019, were stronger than expected. A new study shows that not all mudballs are weak.
April 13, 2025
