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Super-Earth 18 light-years away sparks hope for life in space
Astronomers have found a new super-Earth 18 light-years away. Exoplanet GJ 251 c is both nearby and in the habitable zone of its star.
October 30, 2025
A view of the Milky Way galaxy in unprecedented radio color
Astronomers released a new radio view of our Milky Way galaxy on October 29, 2025. It's the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way yet.
October 30, 2025
New possible volcanic exomoon orbiting searing hot exoplanet
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope said they've found evidence of a possible volcanic exomoon orbiting the hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-39b.
October 26, 2025
Meet Earth’s newest quasi-moon, recently discovered 2025 PN7
Earth has a newly discovered quasi-moon! The little space rock 2025 PN7 shares an orbit with Earth and appears to orbit our planet.
October 24, 2025
This dead star is still shredding its planetary system
Astronomers have discovered a dead star is still shredding the remains of its ancient planetary system. The metallic debris is spiraling onto the white dwarf.
October 23, 2025
Ancient water in protoplanetary disk is older than its star
Astronomers found ancient water in the planet-forming disk of a young star. This heavy water formed in molecular clouds before the star was born.
October 23, 2025
New study says microbes on Mars might be living in the ice
If there are any living microbes on Mars, or even dead ones, the best place to search for them is in ice deposits, a new study from Penn State and Goddard said.
October 22, 2025
What etched these strange gullies on Mars into the sand?
Researchers investigated unusual gullies on Mars that are deeply etched into sand dunes. Blocks of sublimating CO2 ice could create the unearthly features.
October 22, 2025
New comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is up after sunset
New comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is still shining at 6th magnitude, meaning it's within the limit for viewing with the unaided eye. But binoculars will show it better!
October 22, 2025
Dark matter might leave a colorful ‘fingerprint’ on light
A new study says light passing through dark matter could pick up a tell-tale red or blue tint. It could help scientists distinguish between dark matter models.
October 21, 2025
