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What happened when a solar superstorm hit Mars?
What happened when a solar superstorm hit Mars? In May 2024, the sun released a powerful X flare that caused spacecraft to glitch ... and more.
March 8, 2026
New moon map reveals areas of recent tectonic activity
A new moon map and study from the Smithsonian Institution reveals ridges in the dark lunar plains showing evidence for recent tectonic activity on the moon.
March 6, 2026
Water bears on Mars: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy?
Scientists at Penn State said tiny water bears on Mars could help future astronauts survive there. They nicknamed them Tardiguardians of the Galaxy.
March 6, 2026
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit the moon after all
NASA said on March 5, 2026, that asteroid 2024 YR4 will not strike the moon in 2032. New observations have now ruled out previous probabilities.
March 5, 2026
Lifeforms can planet-hop on asteroids and survive
Researchers performed studies that show life forms could survive an asteroid impact and therefore hitch a ride into space on the resulting debris.
March 5, 2026
Heart of our Milky Way revealed in new radio image
Astronomers used powerful radio telescopes to build an unprecedentedly detailed view of cold molecular gases in the center of the Milky Way.
March 4, 2026
Atmosphere of Uranus revealed in new 3D Webb observations
The James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the upper atmosphere of Uranus for the 1st time. It found new clues about Uranus' ionosphere and powerful auroras.
March 4, 2026
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be ready to explode
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode. The star WOH G64 in a nearby galaxy showed a dramatic change in 2014.
March 3, 2026
Rubin Observatory launches real-time alert system
The Rubin Observatory is sending out real-time alerts of its discoveries. These alerts include objects such as newly discovered supernovas, asteroids and more.
March 3, 2026
Lunar eclipse: Tips for watching and enjoying
A total lunar eclipse is coming up overnight on March 2-3, 2026. Here are some tips for watching and enjoying the total lunar eclipse.
March 1, 2026
