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Is there life on Titan? If so, it’s very rare
Could there be microbial life on Titan? New research suggests that despite being rich in organics, Titan might only be able to support a few pounds of microbes.
April 15, 2025
Not all mudball meteorites are weak, new study shows
The Aguas Zarcas mudball meteorites, which landed in Costa Rica in 2019, were stronger than expected. A new study shows that not all mudballs are weak.
April 13, 2025
How a sunlike star yanked down a teetering planet
A Jupiter-size planet fell into its parent sunlike star, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
April 11, 2025
Nearby doomed stars spiraling toward a gigantic collision
Scientists at The University of Warwick in the U.K. said they've identified 2 nearby doomed stars headed toward a supernova explosion in about 23 billion years.
April 10, 2025
Hydrothermal activity on Mars? Rover finds tantalizing new clues
NASA's Perseverance rover has found silica-rich rocks, including - for the 1st time - quartz. It's compelling evidence of ancient hydrothermal activity on Mars.
April 10, 2025
Heatwave on Jupiter from strong solar wind amazes scientists
A strong solar wind wave slammed into Jupiter, compressing its magnetic field and creating intense auroras that created a widespread heat wave.
April 9, 2025
Hubble reveals weird Uranus in new 20-year study
The Hubble Space Telescope's 20-year study of Uranus has yielded new insights about the enigmatic ice giant's atmosphere and how it might compare to exoplanets.
April 9, 2025
Surprising galaxy shines through fog of the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a surprising galaxy showing a bright hydrogen emission shining through the fog of the early universe.
April 8, 2025
See one gigantic Mars dust devil eating another
The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the rim of Jezero Crater, imaged a large Mars dust devil consuming a smaller one.
April 6, 2025
Birthplaces of new planets are more varied than once thought
Researchers using the ALMA observatory have found that protoplanetary disks - the birthplaces of new planets - vary in size much more than previously thought.
April 3, 2025
