Magnetars are among the rarest – and weirdest – denizens of the galactic zoo. They have…
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Webb Confirms the Coldest Planet Ever Found. It’s Orbiting a White Dwarf
In 2020, astronomers detected WD 1856+534 b, a gas giant that orbits a star 81 light-years…
Is This the First Hint of Planet Nine?
The Solar System consists of our star, the Sun, and everything bound to it by gravity;…
Exploring the Moon’s Subsurface with LunarLeaper
By Laurence Tognetti, MSc April 26, 2025 What kind of spacecraft can be used to explore…
How Well Would a Laser Communication System Work from Mars?
Communications with Mars explorers face unique challenges, including 4-24 minute signal delays and limited bandwidth that…
Astro-Challenge: See Titan’s Shadow Cross Saturn
Why 2025 is a good time to spy a rare sighting of Titan’s shadow. Nothing wows…
Even Stellar Black Holes Shape Their Galaxies
It’s nearly impossible to overstate the effect supermassive black holes have on their host galaxies. When…
Can Ion Engines Use Water as a Propellant?
By Evan Gough April 28, 2025 Ion drives are renowned for their efficiency. They’re extremely efficient…
How Do Robots Feel In Space?
By Andy Tomaswick April 28, 2025 How do robots feel in space? This is both a…
A Huge Molecular Cloud Found Close to the Solar System
Molecular clouds are composed mostly of molecular hydrogen and other molecules, along with cosmic dust. These…