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Speediest exoplanet found near Milky Way center?
Astronomers have discovered what might be the speediest exoplanet system found so far. It moves at 1.2 million miles per hour (1.9 km per hour).
February 16, 2025
Signs of life on Enceladus might remain hidden in its ocean
If there is any life on Enceladus, traces of it might remain hidden in ocean layers that prevent it from reaching the surface, a new study suggests.
February 14, 2025
Undersea telescope snags highest-energy neutrino yet observed
A telescope at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea has captured the highest-energy neutrino known yet. It proves such energies are possible!
February 12, 2025
Einstein ring spotted around a nearby galaxy
The Euclid space telescope has discovered an Einstein ring around a nearby galaxy. The Einstein ring gives us a peek at a much more distant galaxy.
February 11, 2025
Largest radio jet seen yet in the early universe
Scientists have seen the largest radio jet yet in the early universe. It's twice the size of the Milky Way and existed when the universe was 9% its current age.
February 9, 2025
Are grooves on Uranus’ moon Ariel evidence for an ocean?
Deep trenches are the likely source of carbon on the surface of Uranus' moon Ariel and might be connected to a subsurface ocean, a new study suggests.
February 9, 2025
The Great Meteor Procession 112 years ago
On February 9, 1913, lucky observers witnessed the Great Meteor Procession. Bright meteors soared horizontally across the sky for minutes at a time.
February 9, 2025
Meet Quipu, largest known structure in the universe
Quipu is the largest known structure in the universe. Find out more about its size, its influence on our universe and the fate that awaits it.
February 8, 2025
What if Bennu hit Earth? Simulations suggest catastrophe
Scientists have simulated what would happen if Bennu hit Earth. They said the effects could linger longer than those of the dinosaur-killing asteroid.
February 7, 2025
Aliens could detect Earth from 12,000 light-years away
Researchers looking for aliens say Earth might be detectable by ETs with tech like our own. Our civilization can be seen from 12,000 light years away.
February 7, 2025
