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Surprising spiral galaxy hosting a quasar jet
A recent Hubble image reveals a spiral galaxy hosting a quasar. Typically, quasars are older galaxies that have grown very massive and are not spiral shaped.
January 13, 2025
Mars closest to Earth on January 12, 2025
The Mars opposition - when Earth flies between the sun and Mars - comes on January 15-16, 2025. But January 12, 2025, finds Mars closest to Earth.
January 12, 2025
Citizen scientists provide insights to Jupiter’s clouds in new study
Scientists thought Jupiter's clouds were made of ammonia. But now, in a new study, citizen scientists provide insights showing that's not the case.
January 12, 2025
Too cold to snow? Do cold temperatures prevent snow?
Can it ever be too cold to snow? The fact is, no matter how cold a snow-producing cloud is, if it has a source of water, it can build big snowflakes.
January 12, 2025
This Is Wildfire: Tips on preparing yourself and your home
The book "This Is Wildfire" explains why wildfires seem larger and more destructive. Find tips on preparing yourself, your home and your community for wildfire.
January 11, 2025
Mercury images from final flyby of BepiColombo!
ESA released new Mercury images from BepiColombo's final flyby of Mercury on January 8, 2025. The spacecraft will eventually go into orbit around Mercury.
January 10, 2025
New species of moray eel discovered and named Hades
A moray eel has been discovered and named after the god of the underworld: Hades. This species prefers turbid waters, muddy substrates and hides from the light.
January 9, 2025
Are methane-belching microbes on Mars hiding underground?
A new study suggests microbes on Mars might exist deep below the surface, and in one region in particular. They might even explain Martian mysterious methane.
January 8, 2025
Kiss and capture: A new explanation for Pluto’s largest moon
Pluto and Charon may not have formed in a destructive collision like Earth and its moon, but through a newly discovered "kiss and capture" mechanism.
January 8, 2025
3 years of the Webb telescope: Here’s what it’s discovered
In the 3 years since it was launched, Webb has made a host of intriguing discoveries. Here's a rundown of its most important findings so far.
January 7, 2025
