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New kind of searing, molten super-Earth exoplanet revealed
L 98-59 d is a molten super-Earth exoplanet, with a deep subsurface global ocean of magma. The study's results come from new analysis of data from Webb.
March 19, 2026
Pyxis the Compass shines in the March night sky
Pyxis the Compass is a constellation lying in southern skies. But Northern Hemisphere viewers can get a glimpse of in March.
March 19, 2026
A comet breaks apart, and Hubble sees it happen
Hubble captures a rare moment as a comet breaks apart after passing close to our sun. The images revealing ancient material from the early solar system.
March 18, 2026
Death Valley superbloom 2026! Best in a decade
A Death Valley superbloom erupted this spring. This rare event only happens about every decade. Read what flowers are blooming and where, here.
March 18, 2026
What makes a halo around the sun or moon?
A halo around the sun or moon often appears as a glowing ring in the sky. It’s a stunning sight, but have you ever wondered what causes it?
March 18, 2026
What’s a galaxy? All you need to know about galaxies
What is a galaxy? We live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. But there is so much more to know about these grand and glorious star islands in space!
March 18, 2026
‘Completely bonkers’ collision of 2 exoplanets observed
Astronomers found that the erratically flickering light from a stable star was due to debris from the collision of 2 exoplanets.
March 17, 2026
Seeking other Earths: Will this new telescope find them?
Finding Earth-sized or potentially Earth-like exoplanets is not easy. A new proposal suggests combining an orbital starshade with large ground-based telescopes.
March 17, 2026
Cloud shapes are a useful tool for predicting weather
If you become familiar with cloud shapes, it can help you know what type of weather might be coming. Read more to find out how to predict weather by the clouds.
March 15, 2026
Be a storm spotter and help during severe weather
Take the training to become a storm spotter to help keep meteorologists informed of what's happening on the ground and keep people safe.
March 15, 2026
