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Walking robots on Mars could speed up life search
Researchers in Europe are testing a prototype for walking robots on Mars or the moon. Robots like this would be faster and more autonomous than current rovers.
April 6, 2026
11,000 new asteroids! Astronomers call it ‘tip of iceberg’
Rubin Observatory’s early data revealed more than 11,000 new asteroids in the asteroid belt, along with some 380 objects beyond Neptune.
April 5, 2026
5 insights on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from ESA’s Juice mission
Juice reveals Comet 3I/ATLAS is highly active, with vast gas and dust clouds. It behaves like solar system comets and offers clues to its interstellar origins.
April 5, 2026
Tiny comet shows first-ever spin reversal
For the first time, Hubble observations reveal that a tiny comet has stopped spinning in one direction and has reversed to spin in the opposite direction.
April 3, 2026
45 best planets for life revealed in real-life ‘Project Hail Mary’
Where should we look for possible alien life? Researchers at Cornell University have identified the 45 best planets for life in a real-life 'Project Hail Mary.'
April 2, 2026
Comet Hale-Bopp closest to the sun 29 years ago today
Comet Hale-Bopp was at its closest point to the sun 29 years ago today. It was widely seen from the Northern Hemisphere. When will we see it again?
April 1, 2026
Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris
A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the International Space Station?
March 31, 2026
Lightning on Jupiter is 100 times more powerful than Earth’s
Researchers using data from the Juno spacecraft have found that lightning on Jupiter can be 100 times more powerful than on Earth, and maybe even much more.
March 31, 2026
Rubies on Mars? Rover finds fluorescent gems for 1st time
Are there rubies on Mars? NASA's Perseverance rover has found tiny fluorescent gems in pebbles that appear to be rubies or sapphires.
March 29, 2026
A flurry of fireballs! Is there a reason for the uptick?
What's with the flurry of fireballs recently? Europe to Canada and the U.S. all have been reporting them. Is there a reason for the uptick? Results of an investigation here.
March 27, 2026
