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Can we find alien life in groups of similar planets?
A new study from Japan suggests we could search for a sign of alien life by looking for suspiciously similar planets close together.
April 19, 2026
Do Newton and Einstein’s laws of gravity hold across the cosmos?
Newton and Einstein's laws of gravity hold true across the largest structures in the universe. This new evidence strengthens the case for dark matter.
April 19, 2026
Simulating how black holes light up the dark
When black holes tear apart stars, the wreckage heats up, creating brilliant flares. New simulations are showing these flares with more detail than ever before.
April 19, 2026
March equinox 2027: Here’s all you need to know
Happy equinox! The 2027 March equinox falls on March 20 at 20:25 UTC (3:25 p.m. CDT). All you need to know about the March equinox here.
April 19, 2026
DESI’s 3D map of the universe is complete!
Astronomers have completed the largest, most detailed 3D map of the universe ever made. It will help reveal how dark energy shapes the cosmos.
April 17, 2026
Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to our sun
Our closest stellar neighbors are the 3 stars that make up the Alpha Centauri system. They lie just over 4 light-years away from us.
April 17, 2026
See and hear galaxies evolving in new simulations
See and hear galaxies evolving in new simulations with this video. The simulations help astronomers trace growth from the early universe to today.
April 16, 2026
Hidden soil fungi stole bacterial DNA to control the rain
Some soil fungi have a superpower, inherited from bacteria. It means they can reach up into the atmosphere and pull down the rain.
April 16, 2026
Seattle waterspout! What are waterspouts and how do they form?
See the Seattle waterspout that formed in Puget Sound on Wednesday. Then read more about waterspouts, which are essentially tornadoes over water.
April 16, 2026
See Antlia the Air Pump on April evenings
Antlia the Air Pump is a constellation that lies in southern skies. It contains dim stars and galaxies, including NGC 2997.
April 16, 2026
