Andromeda galaxy stuns in new images and sounds!

NASA has released a stunning new composite image of the Andromeda galaxy. There is also a sonification, where the individual images are converted into sound.

Clays on Mars as tantalizing oases for microbial life

A new study shows that thick layers of clays on Mars formed close to bodies of water like lakes. This might have provided a stable environment for life.

Meteorites from Mercury: Have we finally found some?

Mysteriously, scientists have never confirmed any meteorites that have reached Earth from Mercury. But a new study has found 2 strong candidates.

Double hot Jupiters: How do these rare gigantic worlds form?

A new study from Yale University shows how double hot Jupiters can form in binary star systems. These exoplanets are similar to Jupiter but searingly hot.

Mega comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein heading sunward, now belching jets

Astronomers have made new observations of mega comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein. They've found the comet is erupting with jets as it barrels toward the sun.

Could desert lichen survive on other worlds?

Researchers have found a desert lichen that can survive extreme solar radiation. The discovery could have implications for life on other worlds.

Webb finds 1st exoplanet lurking near young star

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its 1st exoplanet. TWA 7 b orbits a red dwarf star 111 light-years away and has a mass similar to Saturn.

Dark galaxy spotted with the help of globular clusters

Researchers discovered what they believe is a dark galaxy - made almost entirely of dark matter - thanks to the visible light of globular clusters around it.

Australian bogong moths navigate using starlight, says study

Australia’s bogong moths navigate using star patterns, the Milky Way and Earth’s magnetic field. It’s the 1st-known invertebrate to navigate using the stars.

Where is the center of the universe?

Where is the center of the universe? The center of our solar system is the sun. And the center of our galaxy is a supermassive black hole. Is there an answer?