View larger. | Artist’s illustration of a group of asteroids near Venus. ‘Invisible’ asteroids – ones…
Category: Earth Sky
Scientists reveal largest universe simulation yet produced
Here’s an image from a brand-new simulation of our universe. It’s the largest universe simulation ever…
After the International Space Station, what comes next?
NASA has said the International Space Station will cease operations at the end of 2030. What…
New research shows Mars’ Jezero crater was repeatedly habitable
View larger. | Enhanced color image from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter showing part of Jezero crater. In…
Trouble for Hayabusa2? Asteroid target smaller than expected
Artist’s impression of the Hayabusa2 spacecraft touching down on asteroid 1998 KY26. A new study reveals…
Evidence of an ancient asteroid impact in the North Sea
Scientists said on September 20, 2025, that they found evidence an asteroid struck the North Sea…
Hungry white dwarf devours surprisingly icy Pluto-like world
View larger. | Artist’s concept of the white dwarf star WD 1647+375 surrounded by a disk…
New nova in Centaurus might be visible to the unaided eye
BOOM! A possible new nova has appeared in the southern constellation of Centaurus the Centaur. This…
Finding Mars life might be surprisingly easy
View larger. | Artist’s illustration of the Rosalind Franklin rover. It will launch in 2028 and…
Supernova 1181 was described in an ancient Arabic poem
Many astronomers think Pa 30, a nebula in Cassiopeia (above), is the remnant of supernova 1181.…