Ocean worlds around red dwarfs … common?

A new study says that the chances of ocean worlds - rocky planets with liquid water - orbiting red dwarf stars is much greater than previously thought.

Algae bloom covers half of Florida’s largest lake

An algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee - Florida's largest freshwater lake - covered more than half the lake in June and July. Learn more about the algae here.

Ancient moon volcano revealed in far side hot spot

Scientists discovered an ancient moon volcano after detecting a hot spot - an underground mass of radioactive granite - on the far side.

Airplane-sized asteroid found 2 days after brush by Earth

An airplane-sized asteroid came within 1/4 the moon's distance to Earth on July 13, 2023. However, scientists didn't detect the asteroid until two days later.

1st dark stars?! Maybe, say astrophysicists

Scientists say they've found the 1st dark stars - brighter than our sun - powered by dark matter particles that collide and annihilate themselves.

Oceans turning greener due to global warming

Are oceans turning greener amid climate change? Scientists studying satellite images of the ocean for more than 20 years said yes.

How nuclear fusion works to let stars shine

Nuclear fusion powers our sun and is the energy source of the stars in our night sky. Here's how nuclear fusion works to make stars shine.

Ara and Triangulum Australe in southern skies

Ara and Triangulum Australe are two constellations in southern skies representing an Altar and the Southern Triangle. See them on July evenings.

How does Earth look from outer space?

How does Earth look from space? You could see it from Neptune, but it's brighter from closer locations. Spacecraft photos tell the tale.

European heatwave bakes areas around the Mediterranean

ESA's Sentinel-3 satellite is keeping an eye on the European heatwave, recording land surface temperatures that aid forecasts and urban planning.