New James Webb data upends our view of a nearby lava planet, revealing puzzling activity deep beneath its surface. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured five eclipses of the rocky world 55 Cancri e, located roughly 41...

Scientists have finally discovered how vital sugars may have survived on early Earth, thanks to a surprising chemical reaction hidden within common rocks. The molecular foundation of life as we know it faces a significant durability challenge. Ribose,...

Mars’s Jezero Crater reveals a complex history of repeated water activity, from ancient groundwater to later heated fluids, reshaping our view of the planet. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a geological narrative on Mars far more intricate than...

Curiosity explores a polygon-covered Martian region with dark rocks, offering fresh clues and new questions about Mars’ geological history. NASA’s Curiosity rover has arrived at a strikingly patterned region inside Gale Crater, where a wide expanse of...

From a brilliant Venus to a Harvest Moon near Saturn, discover the spectacular celestial events NASA says you shouldn’t miss in September 2026. September Skies: Venus Brilliance, Celestial Alignments, and the Autumnal Equinox As the Northern Hemisphere...

newly examined lunar material instead supports a scenario in which impact rates steadily waned as leftover debris from planet formation was gradually cleared. The implications extend beyond the Moon itself. Earth and its satellite share a common origin,...

NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovers ancient Martian rocks, revealing a powerful event that scarred the planet billions of years ago. NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered the first unequivocal trace of a massive sandstorm that swept across Mars billions of...

NASA scientists are analyzing ancient Scottish rocks to unlock new clues for detecting signs of past life on Mars. A team of NASA researchers has turned to the rugged coastline of the Scottish Highlands to unlock secrets about the geological past of...

A stunning Hubble image of LH 95 reveals how stars form, evolve and keep growing over millions of years, offering fresh insights for astronomers. A fresh release from the NASA Hubble Space Telescope showcases an exceptionally colorful star‑forming...

NASA’s Webb telescope uncovers hidden structures in the Lion Nebula, revealing fresh details of this stellar nursery. NASA has unveiled a fresh infrared snapshot captured by the James Webb Space Telescope that focuses on the Lion Nebula, a sprawling...

presence of any sugar in the interstellar medium and broaden the roster of complex molecules that predate star and planet formation. a–l, Filled histograms report the observed spectra, red lines show the line profiles of the erythrulose transitions...

Hidden faults reveal Mercury has shrunk by 23 kilometers, forcing scientists to rethink the planet’s core composition and long-term thermal history. For billions of years, Mercury has been cooling and shrinking, leaving behind a global network of...

NASA’s Perseverance rover snaps a rare shot of Phobos alongside Earth hovering over the Martian surface, offering a stunning double‑planet view. During a routine session on the Martian plain, NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded a striking sky picture...

New data from NASA spacecraft reveals that the stark geological divide between the Martian north and south extends deep into the planet’s interior. New evidence suggests that the interior of Mars is far more complex than previously assumed,...

JWST detects an odd water signal on a far‑off planet, hinting at a hidden history that could rewrite our understanding of its past. The James Webb Space Telescope has recorded spectral signatures that suggest the presence of semi‑heavy water (HDO) in...

Curiosity rover hits a new Martian geological boundary, uncovering striped rocks and gathering fresh clues about the planet’s ancient environment. NASA’s Curiosity rover has entered a fresh geological boundary within Gale Crater, uncovering striking...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has reached a new peak on Mars, capturing a stunning panoramic view that showcases the massive scale of its journey up Mount Sharp. More than a decade into its mission, NASA’s Curiosity rover has officially cleared a major...

New evidence suggests the Moon’s violent origin story is more complex than previously thought, potentially forcing a major rewrite of lunar history. New computational modeling suggests the Moon may have formed with remarkable speed, potentially...

Astronomers have detected auroral radio bursts from a gas giant 63 light-years away, enabling the first direct measurement of an exoplanet’s magnetic field. Astronomers have achieved a breakthrough in planetary science by detecting radio emissions...

found in Earth’s oceans and comets could be older than the Sun, having survived the turbulent process of star and planet formation. This discovery also strengthens the connection between interstellar chemistry and planetary composition, suggesting that...