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Giant free-floating planets might have planets of their own
Giant free-floating planets drift in space with no stars. New observations from the Webb telescope suggest they could have their own planets orbiting them.
August 14, 2025
Strange spiral in the night sky was a rocket fuel dump
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, many people in the U.S. and Canada reported seeing a strange spiral in the night sky. It was a fuel dump from a rocket.
August 13, 2025
Surprisingly chaotic early universe had supersonic turbulence
In a surprisingly chaotic early universe, the 1st star-forming clouds experienced supersonic turbulence only a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
August 13, 2025
Meet intermediate black holes: Between stellar and massive
Intermediate-mass black holes have masses between stellar black holes and supermassive black holes. They are rare and hard to detect.
August 12, 2025
9 mind-blowing space facts that will shock you
Read 9 mind-blowing space facts about Earth, the sun, our galaxy and universe that will surprise and delight you. You'll be a hit at your next dinner party!
August 12, 2025
Analyzing binary stars with AI brings new insights
Scientists say AI could be used to massively decrease the time it takes to compute the properties of the complext orbits of binary stars.
August 8, 2025
Journey to a black hole? An innovative, epic mission concept
In a new mission concept, a tiny nanocraft probe could make the journey to a black hole. Once there, it could conduct experiments to test the laws of physics.
August 8, 2025
Meet a monster black hole at the dawn of time
Astronomers have spotted a monster black hole at the dawn of time. It currently holds the record for earliest confirmed black hole. More here.
August 8, 2025
Surprise! Glaciers on Mars are made of mostly pure ice
Glaciers on Mars are at least 80% pure ice, a new study finds. Scientists had previously thought they contained a lot more rocky material.
August 5, 2025
Europa Clipper successfully tests radar during Mars flyby
Europa Clipper tested its radar during a Mars flyby in March 2025. The newly announced results show the instrument is working as hoped.
August 4, 2025
