The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions
The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions

Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes found in moon dust.

Why do black hole flares die out? It may be down to how stars spin
Why do black hole flares die out? It may be down to how stars spin

Some stars encounter supermassive black holes and live to tell the tale. New research shows why the flares these encounters cause dim over repeated episodes.

Scientists discover massive ‘thermal anomaly’ beneath the surface of Mars
Scientists discover massive ‘thermal anomaly’ beneath the surface of Mars

New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

On Cloud 9: Have astronomers discovered the first starless galaxy?
On Cloud 9: Have astronomers discovered the first starless galaxy?

Astronomers are closer than ever to confirming the discovery of the first starless or “failed” galaxy, packed with dark matter and gas but with virtually no stars.

James Webb Space Telescope observes 72 stars and finds planet formation is a race against time
James Webb Space Telescope observes 72 stars and finds planet formation is a race against time

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have studied 72 young sun-like stars to discover that forming planets is a real race against time.

Glowing galaxy with anomalous extra arms | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2026
Glowing galaxy with anomalous extra arms | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2026

A trio of NASA space telescopes teamed up to capture a gorgeous new look at the glowing spiral galaxy NGC 4258 and its two anomalous extra arms.

From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope

At the heart of this next-gen space telescope lies the parts of old spy satellites.

Astronomers discover hot watery exoplanet destined to be swallowed by its star
Astronomers discover hot watery exoplanet destined to be swallowed by its star

A newly discovered water dominated exoplanet is in hot-water literally and figuratively, it orbits so close to its parent star it is headed to a fatal collision that will see it devoured.

Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter’s secrets
Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter’s secrets

On a morning train commute, this former scientist found a stellar surprise in an old Hubble image.