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Queen ants found giving birth to 2 different species
Scientists have found that Iberian harvester queen ants lay eggs of not just their own kind, but of males from a different species.
September 17, 2025
Volcanic sulfur on Mars could have been helpful for life
Did early Mars support life? A new study shows how volcanic sulfur on Mars could have kept the planet warm and wet enough to be habitable billions of years ago.
September 17, 2025
Astronomers glimpse growth of baby planet shrouded in dust
Using the Very Large Telescope, astronomers have seen the growth of baby planet AB Aurigae b. It is still surrounded by dust in its protoplanetary disk.
September 17, 2025
Tiny asteroid 2025 RJ2 makes close flyby of moon and Earth
A tiny asteroid made a close pass by Earth and an even closer pass by the moon yesterday and earlier this morning. It posed no threat to us.
September 16, 2025
3 snailfish discovered using advanced underwater technology
Researchers have identified 3 species of snailfish in the Pacific Ocean. Why is the discovery of these tiny animals so important?
September 15, 2025
Our top 10 stargazing tips for beginning astronomers
If you're new to observing the night sky, check out our top 10 stargazing tips for beginners. We'll help you explore and expand your love for astronomy.
September 14, 2025
Do ‘black hole stars’ solve a puzzle in the early universe?
Astronomers have proposed black hole stars to explain the mysterious little red dots that Webb has seen in the early universe.
September 12, 2025
Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e: New hints of a habitable world?
The 1st analysis results from the Webb space telescope indicate that exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e might have an atmosphere of nitrogen and methane.
September 12, 2025
NASA announces Mars rock as a potential biosignature
NASA said at a press conference on September 10, 2025, that a Mars rock explored by the Perseverance rover is a potential biosignature.
September 11, 2025
Do organics in Enceladus’ plumes really come from its ocean?
Scientists have thought the organics in Enceladus' plumes originate in its ocean. A new study suggests at least some of them might be formed by radiation.
September 11, 2025
