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‘Invisible’ asteroids near Venus: A new danger to Earth?
New research shows there are likely many 'invisible' asteroids that share the same orbit as Venus. They could potentially pose a danger to Earth.
September 30, 2025
Scientists reveal largest universe simulation yet produced
Astronomers have unveiled the largest universe simulation yet. It will help scientists prepare to tackle the Euclid space telescope's data.
September 28, 2025
Massive grazing collision created Mercury, new theory says
Researchers might have solved the mystery of Mercury's origin. They say Mercury was formed from a huge grazing collision between 2 rocky bodies of similar mass.
September 28, 2025
Gamma Cephei, aka Errai, a future North Star
Gamma Cephei - or Errai - is a binary star system that will one day be Earth’s North Star. It's home to the 1st exoplanet ever discovered.
September 28, 2025
Do you sleep less before a full moon? Research says yes
A new study shows that - whether you live in a rural or urban environment - you might sleep less before a full moon.
September 27, 2025
After the International Space Station, what comes next?
Operations on the International Space Station will come to an end in 2030. What's next? Plans are for privately owned, commercially operated space stations.
September 26, 2025
New research shows Mars’ Jezero crater was repeatedly habitable
New research shows that Mars' Jezero crater, which was once home to a lake, was repeatedly habitable in the past. Get the details here.
September 26, 2025
The Big Dipper: Why can’t you see it now?
The Big Dipper is easy to recognize at most times of the year. But the Big Dipper in autumn rides low in the northern sky in the evening hours.
September 26, 2025
Giant iceberg breaking up in South Atlantic springtime
A giant iceberg - named A-23A - has drifted northward from Antarctica and is breaking up in warmer waters as spring comes to the Southern Hemisphere.
September 25, 2025
Trouble for Hayabusa2? Asteroid target smaller than expected
New observations of the asteroid that Hayabusa2 is scheduled to touch down on in 2031 have revealed it's smaller and spinning much faster than once thought.
September 25, 2025
