The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
Astronomers Have Found a Sugar Molecule in Deep Space for the First Time Ever
Researchers identified traces of erythrulose, a monosaccharide, thousands of light-years away.
The US Approves the Launch of a Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night
The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the…
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way’s Center
The Euclid space telescope’s stunning photo of our galaxy’s “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where…
A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta Stone” for cosmic signals.
The Moons of Uranus May Hold the Key to Finding Missing Planets
New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets.
Alien hunters update guidance on sharing news of possible intelligent life
‘Eventually, someone’s going to find something,’ said Prof Michael Garrett Photograph: Wim Wiskerke/AlamyView image in fullscreen‘Eventually, someone’s going to find…
What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend?
A full moon rises behind the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PAView image in fullscreenA full…
The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why
There are black holes that are too big to be born from the death of a star but aren’t quite…