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Saturn's atmosphere has strange features unseen in the solar system
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled strange and intricate features in Saturn's atmosphere, never before seen on any planet in our solar system.
This might be one of the fastest-growing black holes ever
A team of astronomers has discovered a black hole growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, according to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Saturn to appear closest to Earth tomorrow: How to watch
Tomorrow, Saturn will be at its brightest and largest as it reaches opposition.
Could this Earth-like exoplanet be habitable? We may know soon
Astronomers are hopeful about the possibility of confirming an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)'s observations.
Ozone layer healing steadily, recovery to 1980s levels by 2050
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the Earth's ozone layer is on track to heal, possibly returning to its 1980s levels by mid-century.
2025's last solar eclipse: When and where it'll be visible
A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, when the Moon will pass between the Earth and Sun, partially blocking the solar disk.
JWST finds a small star-forming complex: What's so special?
Astronomers have discovered a faint and small star-forming complex using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Solar flares can reach temperatures 6x hotter than previously thought
A new study has revealed that solar flares can reach mind-boggling temperatures of 60 million degrees Celsius, nearly six times hotter than previously estimated.
NASA has found strongest sign of ancient life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered strange "leopard-spot" rocks on Mars, sparking speculation about the possibility of ancient life on the Red Planet.
This planet 41 light-years away might be suitable for life
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted a planet 41 light-years away that could have an atmosphere.
This star is consuming its twin at an unprecedented rate
Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf star, V Sagittae, that is devouring its larger companion at an unprecedented rate.
After US, China will launch an asteroid-deflecting mission this year
China is gearing up for an ambitious space mission to deflect an asteroid and change its orbit, a top space researcher has revealed.
Watch: Hubble telescope spies a spiral galaxy 51M light-years away
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7456, located more than 51 million light-years away in the constellation Grus (the Crane).
We finally know reason behind periodic dimming of star KOI-1755
A team of researchers led by Ph.D. candidate Wang Haozhi has identified the real source of the periodic dimming of KOI-1755's transit signal using the Kepler space telescope.
This was how debris disk around Fomalhaut star was formed
Astronomers have used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to capture the highest resolution image of Fomalhaut's debris disk.
Watch: Astronomers have spotted a distant giant planet being born
Astronomers have captured a rare glimpse of a planet being born.
How to eat and drink in space? Shubhanshu Shukla explains
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has shared a video detailing his eating habits in microgravity.
Massive stars in metal-poor galaxies have partners too: Study
A global team of 70 astronomers has discovered that massive stars in metal-poor galaxies are often part of a binary system.
NASA finds 2 Earth-sized rocky planets 195 light-years away
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found two rocky exoplanets orbiting a nearby K-type star, TOI-2322.
This black hole might have formed moments after Big Bang
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted a black hole that may be a primordial black hole, possibly created in the first moments of the Big Bang.
Scientists detect almost 130 collisions involving black holes, neutron stars
An international team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy, detecting 128 new cosmic collisions involving black holes and neutron stars.
Watch: Webb telescope snaps a planet-forming disk 525 light-years away
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning image of IRAS 04302+2247, a planet-forming disk located about 525 light-years away in the Taurus star-forming region.
Meet one of the heaviest binary stars in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered one of the most massive binary star systems in our galaxy, NGC3603-A1.
This CO2-rich disk challenges our theories of planet formation
A team of astronomers, led by Jenny Frediani from Stockholm University, has discovered a planet-forming disk with an unusual chemical composition.
'Blood Moon' eclipse in September: When and where to watch
A spectacular celestial event, the 'Blood Moon' eclipse of 2025, is set to grace the night sky on September 7-8.
JWST's hunt for planets around Epsilon Eridani yields no results
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has failed to find any planets around the star Epsilon Eridani, one of our closest stellar neighbors.
Last chance tonight to see Moon, Spica together before 2031
Tonight, the slender crescent Moon will be seen near the bright star Spica at sunset.
This rotating galaxy filament 5.5M light-years long connects 14 galaxies
A team of astronomers has discovered a new rotating galaxy filament, measuring some 5.5 million light-years long and connecting 14 galaxies.
This is the most clear image of solar flare ever
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) has captured the highest-resolution pictures of a solar flare at the H-alpha wavelength (656.28nm).
How Martian soil could help us build homes there
As the dream of building settlements on Mars continues to capture the imagination of billionaires, space agencies, and interplanetary enthusiasts, a major challenge remains: sourcing construction materials.
Watch: This 5M-year-old gas giant moves around a young star
An international team of astronomers has made an unexpected discovery: a new planet in the early stages of formation.
We now have an idea of how Jupiter was born
A recent study by researchers from Nagoya University, Japan, and the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) has shed light on the formation of chondrules. They are tiny molten rock droplets found in meteorites.
Chandrayaan-3 makes landmark discoveries on Moon, finds sulfur, key minerals
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has made several groundbreaking discoveries since its historic landing at the lunar South Pole on August 23.
Rare 'Black Moon' rises tonight: What makes it special
This weekend, a rare astronomical event known as a "black moon" will occur. This specific type of black moon, known as a seasonal black moon, happens once every 33 months and is associated with the new moon phase.
We might be wrong about how Jupiter's core was formed
A new study from Durham University has challenged the theory that a massive collision was responsible for the formation of Jupiter's "dilute" core.
We may finally know what was there before Big Bang
A research paper by Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) cosmologist Eugene Lim and astrophysicists Katy Clough and Josu Aurrekoetxea, proposes a novel approach to answer some of the universe's biggest questions.
Scientists warn of growing space pollution amid record rocket launches
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has raised alarms over the growing problem of space pollution.
Rare Black Moon rising with sun tomorrow: What to expect
On August 23, 2025, a rare celestial event called a Black Moon will occur.
Watch: Rare supernova reveals the insides of a dying star
A team of international scientists, led by Northwestern University astrophysicists, has discovered a unique type of supernova (exploding star) enriched with silicon, sulfur, and argon.
This dwarf planet might have been habitable in the past
NASA's recent research suggests that Ceres, the largest object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may have had a long-standing source of chemical energy.