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Watery plumes on Enceladus could hold signs of life
Do the plumes on Enceladus contain evidence of life from the moon's ocean? A new study shows that amino acids could survive and be detectable by spacecraft.
December 15, 2023
Does Chiron have rings? Or ring mimics?
A new study suggests that the possible rings around the centaur Chiron in the outer solar system are instead "evolving material" that mimics rings.
December 14, 2023
Will humpback whales train us to communicate with aliens?
SETI researchers are studying how humpback whales communicate. This may eventually help us communicate with non-human intelligence of an alien civilization.
December 14, 2023
10 tips for watching the Geminids in 2023
The Geminids make up a rich and much-loved annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-December. Here are 10 tips for watching the Geminids in 2023.
December 13, 2023
World’s largest iceberg headed toward warm waters
Weather satellites such as NOAA-21 are tracking the movements of the world's largest iceberg, A23a, which is headed toward the South Atlantic.
December 13, 2023
Betelgeuse nearly disappeared – for some – in rare eclipse
On December 11 and 12, 2023, the star Betelgeuse dimmed, and nearly disappeared, for several seconds as asteroid Leona passed in front of it.
December 12, 2023
When our sun dies, what will happen to Earth?
A study suggests our sun is about the lowest mass star that - when it dies - produces a visible, though faint, planetary nebula. What happens when our sun dies.
December 12, 2023
Can haze on water worlds aid in the search for life?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins are simulating haze on water worlds. The haze muddles observations but can also help determine if an exoplanet is habitable.
December 11, 2023
See the best northern lights photos of 2023
The blog Capture the Atlas announced its best northern lights photos of 2023. You can see some of the best aurora photos in the world here.
December 10, 2023
Comet Nishimura and the Sigma-Hydrid meteors
Comet Nishimura may be the parent comet to the Signma-Hydrid meteor shower, which peaks December 9-12. The comet made a splash in astrophotos!
December 9, 2023
