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NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?
By Ryan French published
Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

Unknown physics may help dark energy act as 'antigravity' throughout the universe
By Robert Lea published
Dark energy may have a completely unknown aspect of physics acting as an accomplice in its efforts to defy gravity, suppressing the growth of large-scale structures like galaxy superclusters.

Hold onto your hats! Is the 'Blaze Star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?
By Keith Cooper published
The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'
By Robert Lea published
A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

1st images of elusive auroras on Neptune revealed by James Webb Space Telescope
By Victoria Corless published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend
By Jesse Emspak published
This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.

Curiosity Mars rover discovers largest organic molecules ever seen on Red Planet
By Keith Cooper published
While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed.

What would happen if the Milky Way's black hole erupted? This distant galaxy paints a terrifying picture
By Robert Lea published
The observation of titanic jets emerging from the supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy could be a grim prediction of the Milky Way's future.
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