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How AI is helping astronomers
AI is helping astronomers process the staggering amounts of data they receive from observatories. It's even making new discoveries based on theoretical objects.
May 23, 2023
Distant volcano-covered world is the size of Earth
Astronomers say they have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet 90 light-years away that may be a volcano-covered world, possibly as active as Jupiter's moon Io.
May 21, 2023
Evidence for ancient river on Mars in new rover images
NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted new signs of an ancient river on Mars, deeper and faster than any seen before. Curving layers of rocks provide the clues.
May 19, 2023
Help spot asteroids! The Daily Minor Planet needs you
NASA's new project, the Daily Minor Planet, is asking for you to help spot asteroids. Find out how to help here and learn more about the project.
May 19, 2023
Saturn’s moon count grows by 62 for a record 145 satellites
Saturn's moon count grew by 62 with the newest discovery, bringing the planet's satellite total to 145. That puts it above Jupiter's 95 recognized moons.
May 17, 2023
Saturn’s rings much younger than Saturn itself
How old are Saturn's rings? A new study suggests they're only about 400 million years old at most, much younger than Saturn itself. Dust provided new clues.
May 17, 2023
Largest cosmic explosion ever seen is still ongoing
Astronomers have found the largest cosmic explosion yet seen, from a cloud of dust around a black hole. So far the explosion has lasted more than 3 years.
May 16, 2023
NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023
NASA invites the public to participate in its Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023. For this challenge, the focus is on the Phantom Galaxy. Details here.
May 14, 2023
Moon’s inner core is solid, like Earth’s, scientists say
Researchers in France say that the moon's inner core is solid, with a density close to that of iron, solving a long-standing debate about the heart of the moon.
May 11, 2023
Fomalhaut has 3 nested belts around the star
Webb has spotted dusty debris disks around the star Fomalhaut. These 3 nested belts are similar to our solar system's asteroid and Kuiper belts.
May 10, 2023
