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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is shrinking! But why?
A new study suggests Jupiter's Great Red Spot is shrinking due to a lack of smaller storms to fuel it. See images of the storm over the years here.
August 1, 2024
Sun activity archive for August 2024
Sun activity archive for August 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
August 1, 2024
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth
Scientists have discovered that the curved serrated teeth of Komodo dragons are kept sharp by a coating of iron, and have an orange stain from the iron.
August 1, 2024
Mercury may have a 10-mile-thick layer of diamonds
An international team of scientists have said Mercury may have a layer of diamonds 10 miles (16 km) thick near the boundary of the planet's core and mantle.
July 31, 2024
Ancient life on Mars? Rover finds intriguing ‘leopard spots’
Has NASA's Perseverance rover found traces of ancient life on Mars? A rock with "leopard spots" has scientists intrigued and puzzled. Find out more.
July 31, 2024
See it! Moon and Jupiter in late July 2024
The last week of July has been busy! The moon and Jupiter were surrounded by bright planets and stars. Did you see them? Also, bonus! Venus is back after sunset!
July 31, 2024
Do Titan’s seas resemble earthly seas? Researchers say yes
New analysis of radar data from Cassini shows that Titan's seas and hydrological systems behave much like those on Earth despite the different compositions.
July 30, 2024
ULA launch of 100th national security mission July 30, 2024
On July 30, 2024, the ULA launch of an Atlas V rocket from Florida was its 100th and final national security launch. Find out what's next for the company.
July 30, 2024
Signs of life on ocean moons may be just below the surface
NASA scientists said we could find evidence of life on ocean moons like Europa and Enceladus by looking for amino acids just inches below their icy surfaces.
July 30, 2024
Massive ancient volcanic eruption found in Aegean Sea
Researchers have found evidence in the layers of the seafloor of the Aegean Sea for a previously unknown massive volcanic eruption some 520,000 years ago.
July 30, 2024
