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32 things on Mars that look like they shouldn't be there
The more scientists study the Red Planet, the more they find unusual objects and patterns scattered across Mars' surface. Here are some of the most baffling.
Scientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be visible with the naked eye this month — after Tsuchinshan–ATLAS
Newfound comet C/2024 S1 will light up Earth's skies in late October before a super close slingshot around the sun.
NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS spots a record-breaking 3-star system
Using NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft, TESS, astronomers and citizen scientists have discovered a record-breaking system of three tightly bound stars that could fit between the sun and Mercury.
James Webb Space Telescope is 'science and magic rolled together,' says iconic astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells us about the power of the James Webb Space Telescope and how she inspires disadvantaged students to enter STEM.
Draconid meteor shower 2024: How to see dozens of 'shooting stars' fall from the dragon's tail this week
How to watch the Draconid meteor shower peak on Oct. 8 and 9 in the tail of a cosmic dragon.
Space photo of the week: Easter Island's last 'ring of fire' eclipse for 320 years
Oct. 2's annular solar eclipse saw a small-looking new moon cross the face of the sun to create a perfect circle for about six minutes.
How far away is the moon?
The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit.
There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought, Hubble research reveals
New research can help us understand how supermassive black holes formed — and why many of them appear to be more massive than expected.
James Webb Space Telescope deciphers the origins of Pluto's icy moon Charon
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide at the surface of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, potentially shedding light on its origins.
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
