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Researchers question methane atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1e
Previous hints of a methane atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1e might not be accurate, a new paper suggests. But the tantalizing exoplanet could still have an atmosphere.
December 17, 2025
Astronomers create 1st map of the sun’s outer boundary
Astronomers have produced the 1st map of the sun's outer boundary, the point-of-no-return for material that escapes the sun's magnetic grasp.
December 16, 2025
Astronomers see monster stars from the cosmic dawn
Researchers have found evidence for monster stars in the early universe. These giants collapsed directly into the earliest supermassive black holes.
December 16, 2025
This moss survived in space for 9 months
In an experiment on the outside of the International Space Station, a species of moss survived in space for 9 months. And it could have lasted much longer.
December 12, 2025
Mysterious 3200 Phaethon is the Geminids’ parent object
3200 Phaethon is the weird comet-like asteroid that spawns the Geminid meteor shower. New research reveals more answers ... and questions.
December 12, 2025
Long-lasting gamma-ray burst is a unique puzzle
We now have more insight on the longest gamma-ray burst yet. The burst lasted at least 7 hours, nearly double that of the previous record.
December 11, 2025
There might be an ocean on exoplanet TOI-270 d
Is there an ocean on exoplanet TOI-270 d? A new study said this sub-Neptune exoplanet might be a water world with either a global or nightside ocean.
December 11, 2025
Did a lost moon of Mars create tides in an ancient lake?
Thin, repeating sedimentary layers examined by the Curiosity rover suggest that a big, lost moon of Mars created tides in the ancient lake of Gale crater.
December 10, 2025
Lightning on Mars? Electric sparks in dust devils confirmed
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected lightning on Mars 55 times. It heard the small electrical discharges with its microphone in dust storms and dust devils.
December 9, 2025
Where’s the normal matter in our universe?
Planets and stars in the night sky are made of normal matter. Yet only 9% of the universe's normal matter is in objects such as these. Where is the rest of it?
December 7, 2025
