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Light pollution is impacting astronomy around the globe
Light pollution is affecting astronomical observatories around the world. Increasing light pollution and urban sprawl are impacting even remote sites.
August 1, 2025
Study: Starlink disrupts radio astronomy, too
A recent survey studied the impact of satellite radio emissions on radio astronomy observations. It found Starlink satellites were the main culprit.
August 1, 2025
New 5th planet found in system of remarkably diverse worlds
Astronomers have discovered a 5th planet in the L 98-59 planetary system, in the star's habitable zone. The system features a diverse range of worlds.
July 31, 2025
Dark energy surprise suggested by super set of supernovae
A new analysis of supernovae observations hints that dark energy may change strength over time. It could mean we need to recalculate the universe's fate.
July 30, 2025
Meet Apep, a pair of dying stars in a swirling nebula
Webb has captured an image of Apep, which includes the swirling nebula around 2 dying stars. A scientist explains what we know about it now.
July 30, 2025
This baby exoplanet is shrinking toward a sad destiny
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has found a baby exoplanet that is slowly losing its atmosphere and shrinking as it is pummeled by radiation from its star.
July 29, 2025
Is the 3rd interstellar visitor – 3I/ATLAS – an alien probe?
It's highly unlikely the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. However, here are things scientists would look for to detect an alien probe.
July 27, 2025
Extensive ancient rivers on Mars revealed in new study
A new study of data from 2 Mars orbiters shows vast ancient rivers on Mars in the Noachis Terra region. They show Mars was even wetter than we first thought.
July 27, 2025
Young, massive exoplanet is in an unusual double star system
HD 135344 Ab is a young massive exoplanet orbiting a star in a binary star system 440 light-years away. The other star still has its planet-forming disk.
July 25, 2025
‘Unicorn’ long-period radio transient baffles scientists
Astronomers have discovered a long-period radio transient with theory-defying properties. It's incredibly polarized, and its spin appears to be speeding up.
July 24, 2025
