Latest articles by Victoria Corless
How an odd star in the 'Gaia Sausage' could help solve one of astronomy's most enduring mysteries
The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role of ancient dwarf galaxies in seeding the cosmos with uranium and thorium.
Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'
The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.
Astronomers want direct images of exoplanets. They may need 'quantum-level' tech to get them
A new device uses quantum optics to filter out starlight in real time — bringing scientists closer to directly observing Earth-like worlds.
Our galaxy's swirling gases and magnetic lines create cosmic artwork in new simulation
Scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the the interstellar medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.
Curious circles on Venus suggest its surface is still changing
A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.
Dark streaks on Mars may not come from water after all, scientists say
Satellite images of the Red Planet suggest scientists were wrong about these strange Martian features.
NASA continues building next-gen Roman Space Telescope despite budget worries
One half of the powerful new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope passed major milestone tests, demonstrating space readiness.
NASA resurrects Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft's thrusters after 20 years: 'These thrusters were considered dead'
NASA engineers have miraculously revived the Voyager 1 interstellar probe's backup thrusters — components that hadn't been used since 2004.
Large Hadron Collider finds first evidence of important exotic heavy antimatter particle
Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider — the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator — have observed a real-life transmutation of lead into gold.
'Marsquakes' reveal clues about a hidden body of water on Mars
A new study offers key insights into Mars' water cycle.
James Webb Space Telescope finds water in the air of exotic 'sub-Neptune' exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has found water vapor swirling in the air of a distant, boiling-hot alien planet, a new study reports.
3D-print a realistic supernova remnant with NASA's new models of Chandra X-ray images
New 3D-printable models of Chandra X-ray Observatory images will allow you to hold a star in your hands and touch a supernova remnant.
Where does the universe's gold come from? Giant flares from extreme magnetic stars offer a clue
Scientists have finally gathered direct proof of how the universe forges its heaviest elements, a process that has remained a mystery for over half a century.
Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others
Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.
Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible
Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.
Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest's worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail
Astronomers discovered a planet that orbits its star so closely that its surface is being scorched into magma and vaporizing into space.
NASA's Curiosity rover finds major clue that Mars was once habitable
NASA's Curiosity rover has found iron-rich carbonates on Mars — a major clue that the Red Planet used to be habitable.
NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements
Scientists are developing an advanced quantum sensor for low Earth orbit that can detect the tiniest tremors in Earth's gravity.
Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough
Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.
The sun just leaked a huge amount of helium-3 — the rare isotope scientists want to harvest on the moon
The sun was caught bursting out a huge quantity of helium-3, an isotope that's scarce in our solar system.
The epic total solar eclipse of 2024 caused some birds to stop singing
Scientists were watching for changes in bird vocalization patterns during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here's what they found.
How science gets tested on alien worlds: 'We quickly realize how much there is yet to discover'
New insights into the chemistry of exoplanet atmospheres indicates planet-wide rainfall might take place following hydrogen atmosphere and water mixing.
Scientists are using stellar 'quakes' to peer inside stars
Scientists are probing stellar "quakes" to understand what lies beneath the surface of a star's body.
