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Ceres’ bright spots are young
Scientists have learned that dwarf planet Ceres' bright spots are only 4 million years old. To geologists, youth means activity and, in this case, ice volcanos.
March 6, 2017
How do astronomers find exoplanets?
Stars are incredibly bright in contrast to any planets that may be orbiting them. So finding exoplanets - planets orbiting distant suns - isn't easy. Here's how it's done.
March 6, 2017
Webb telescope to probe 7 worlds
The nearness of 7 newly found Earth-sized planets - and the smallness their host star - make them perfect targets for the new space telescope that'll be Hubble's successor.
March 5, 2017
Astronomers respond to 7-planet find
Love this video of astronomers showing their excitement about the discovery of 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting a nearby star.
March 5, 2017
At the mouth of a Mars mega-flood
New images from ESA's Mars Express spacecraft show an ancient outflow region, where fierce floodwaters once raged.
March 2, 2017
Astronauts’ brains change shape in space
MRIs taken before and after missions show that astronauts’ brains compress and expand in space.
March 2, 2017
SpaceX to send 2 people around moon
SpaceX's Elon Musk would not name the 2 private citizens who approached the company with an offer to pay for a flight around the moon and back.
February 28, 2017
Catch Comet Encke this evening!
The comet's orbital period is short - only 3.3 years - and the orbit is relatively close to Earth. Encke's Comet is now on its 63rd known visit to our part of space.
February 27, 2017
This date in science: Supernova 1987A
Supernova 1987A first appeared in earthly skies 30 years ago today. It was the closest observed supernova since 1604.
February 23, 2017
