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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
Saturn’s rings are weird and wonderful: 10 facts here
Saturn's rings are a glorious highlight of our solar system. But how long have they existed? And what will happen to them? Find out all that and more.
October 19, 2025
Phosphine on brown dwarf is 1st found in surprise discovery
Astronomers have made a surprising discovery of phosphine on brown dwarf Wolf 1130C. It had been predicted but not seen in brown dwarf atmospheres until now.
October 19, 2025
New evidence for ocean on Mars found in ancient rivers
Researchers have discovered further evidence for an ancient ocean on Mars, in the form of backwater deposits and ridges left by rivers billions of years ago.
October 16, 2025
Gravity vs magnetism: Star-forming interaction revealed
For the 1st time, scientists have traced how magnetic fields in star-forming clouds interact with gravity to control the birth of new stars.
October 14, 2025
Do the organics in Enceladus’ ocean point to habitability?
A new analysis of data from the Cassini mission has found more complex organics in Enceladus' ocean. They hint at complex chemistry and potential habitability.
October 12, 2025
Dancing dust devils on Mars trace raging winds
Using data from several Mars missions, scientists have put together a catalog of dust devils on Mars that help track winds and troublesome dust.
October 12, 2025
New details about Betelbuddy, Betelgeuse’s companion star
A new study has discovered more about Betelgeuse's little companion, Betelbuddy. The star is younger and larger than predicted.
October 10, 2025
Webb glimpses doomed star before its explosion
For decades, astronomers have wanted to know exactly what the explosion of a doomed star looks like. The Webb Space Telescope has made that knowledge possible.
October 9, 2025
New study says water in Venus’ clouds surprisingly abundant
A new reanalysis of data from the Pioneer Venus 2 mission in 1978 shows that water in Venus' clouds is much more abundant than previously thought.
October 9, 2025
