Millions of new solar system objects, now in technicolor!

A new predictive research study said the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will discover millions of new small solar system objects. And in full color!

This gigantic searing hot exoplanet began its life very cold

Astronomers have found that the gigantic hot exoplanet WASP-121b was quite cold when it 1st formed. But then it migrated close to its star.

Giant planet around tiny star challenges formation theories

Astronomers have discovered a giant planet orbiting a tiny star. This discovery challenges theories of planetary formation. Read more here.

Largest explosions in the universe since the Big Bang

Astronomers have discovered the largest explosions since the Big Bang. These extreme nuclear transients are massive stars getting destroyed by black holes.

Galactic collision? Milky Way might not be doomed after all

Newly combined data shows Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies might not collide as previously assumed. The research puts chances of a galactic collision at 50/50.

Unusual star pulsing in X-ray and radio baffles scientists

Astronomers have discovered an unusual star that emits both radio and X-ray wavelength pulses at the same time, every 44 minutes.

Weird! Titan’s atmosphere is wobbling like a gyroscope

Using data from NASA's Cassini mission, scientists have found that Titan's atmosphere is wobbling like a gyroscope. But they're not sure why.

Are the TRAPPIST-1 planets water-rich? New study says maybe

A new study suggests the 7 Earth-sized TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets could have widely varying amounts of water, ranging from very little to more than Earth.

Can Dyson spheres be stable? New research says yes

A new study says that Dyson spheres - and, similarly, ringworlds - could be stable in a two-star system. Read more about them and their impact on SETI.

Tantalizing dark streaks on Mars are bone-dry, study says

What are the mysterious dark streaks on Mars seen flowing down steep slopes? A new study using machine learning suggests they are caused by dry dust, not water.