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Pluto’s ocean is super salty, scientists say
A new analysis of data from NASA's New Horizons mission shows Pluto's ocean is just a little denser than seawater on Earth. You could easily float in it.
May 30, 2024
Lineup of 6 planets in early June 2024
There's a lineup of 6 planets in the morning sky in early June. Will you see all of them? Find charts and observing tips here.
May 30, 2024
Heat dome kills people and animals in Mexico
A heat dome brought record temperatures to Mexico, Central America and parts of Florida and Texas in May. Mexico has been hit especially hard.
May 29, 2024
Gliese 12 b, an intriguing Earth- or Venus-sized world
Gliese 12 b might have Earth-like temperatures or be more like a hot Venus. It orbits a red dwarf star, only 40 light-years away.
May 29, 2024
Webb solves mystery of puffy exoplanet WASP-107 b
Why does the puffy exoplanet WASP-107 b have a density similar to a marshmallow? New findings from Webb show it is hot on the inside due to tidal heating.
May 28, 2024
Meteor ducks artwork inspired by Portugal meteor
The meteor ducks - ducks caught on camera witnessing a fireball fall in Portugal on May 20 - have now been memorialized via art.
May 28, 2024
Active Venus volcanoes revealed again in Magellan data
In a new analysis of radar data from the Magellan spacecraft, scientists have found more evidence for active Venus volcanoes.
May 27, 2024
The adorable leaf sheep sea slug: Lifeform of the week
These sheep don't bleat or produce wool or milk. Instead, they live in the water and perform photosynthesis. Read more about the adorable leaf sheep sea slug.
May 27, 2024
List of SpaceX Starlink launches for May 2024
Get a list of all the SpaceX Starlink launches for May 2024 from both the West and East Coasts. Find out how to watch the livestream here.
May 27, 2024
Earth-sized exoplanet discovered around ultracool dwarf star
Astronomers have discovered a new Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting the ultracool dwarf star SPECULOOS-3. But any atmosphere it had is probably long gone.
May 24, 2024
