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Largest cosmic explosion ever seen is still ongoing
Astronomers have found the largest cosmic explosion yet seen, from a cloud of dust around a black hole. So far the explosion has lasted more than 3 years.
May 16, 2023
Cyclone Mocha weakens rapidly over Myanmar
Powerful cyclone Mocha made landfall on Sunday in Myanmar, near the border of Bangladesh, in a populous, low-lying and war-torn region.
May 15, 2023
NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023
NASA invites the public to participate in its Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023. For this challenge, the focus is on the Phantom Galaxy. Details here.
May 14, 2023
Media we love: The Doomsday Book
In this installment of Media we love, EarthSky editor Kelly Kizer Whitt recommends The Doomsday Book by Marshall Brain.
May 14, 2023
Did an active sun kickstart life on Earth?
In the early days of Earth, a more active sun showered particles onto our atmosphere, which could have created the building blocks of proteins and organic life.
May 11, 2023
Artificial intelligence: Thoughts by astronomer Guy Ottewell
Renowned astronomer Guy Ottewell weighs in on artificial intelligence. Plus, apparently what AI says about him isn't accurate.
May 11, 2023
Moon’s inner core is solid, like Earth’s, scientists say
Researchers in France say that the moon's inner core is solid, with a density close to that of iron, solving a long-standing debate about the heart of the moon.
May 11, 2023
Fomalhaut has 3 nested belts around the star
Webb has spotted dusty debris disks around the star Fomalhaut. These 3 nested belts are similar to our solar system's asteroid and Kuiper belts.
May 10, 2023
Scientists find 19,000 undersea volcanoes
A team of scientists has just discovered more than 19,000 undersea volcanoes, aka seamounts. This almost doubles how many we knew existed before.
May 9, 2023
The Drake Equation and the late planet
Astronomer Guy Ottewell discusses how the recent discovery of a star swallowing a late planet can help refine an estimate for part of the Drake Equation.
May 9, 2023
