Astronomers discover an unusual long-period radio transient
CHIME J1634+44: Sample of a detection made with the CHIME/Pulsar instrument. Credit: Dong et al., 2025. An international team of...
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Volcano ‘hidden in plain sight’ could help date Mars—and its habitability
A view of Jezero Mons from the publication. The mountain is ~21 km across. Credit: Communications Earth & Environment (2025). DOI:...
Tracking molecules in the interstellar medium
Barnard 68, "The Black Cloud," shows how interstellar molecules can block light. Credit: ESO Stars don't form out of nothing,...
How recurrent fluorescence helps organic molecules survive extreme interstellar conditions
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been detected in interstellar clouds. Credit: JWST/NASA The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unlocked...
Primordial black hole flybys could alter exoplanet orbits
An artist's illustration of primordial black holes. If they exist, they could alter the orbits of exoplanets and tell astrophysicists...
Thick clay layers on Mars may have been stable place for ancient life
A clay-rich mesa in the Hellas basin of Mars. The blue color near the rim is aluminum bearing clays. The...
Hubble snaps galaxy cluster’s portrait
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the galaxy cluster Abell 209. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Postman, P. Kelly...
Research shows path toward protocells on Saturn’s moon Titan
Hydrocarbon lake and methane rain clouds on Titan. Credit: Jenny McElligott / eMITS NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments...
Solar gravitational lens telescope is feasible way to get high resolution pictures of habitable exoplanet, study shows
Artist's depiction of how the SGL telescope would work. Credit: Alexander Madurowicz Sometimes, in order to support an idea, you...
Exoplanetary systems are diverse. Experts argue search for life should be the same
Habitability of sun-like versus red dwarf stars. Credit: NASA Scientists are revolutionizing the search for extraterrestrial life by challenging our...