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Scientists Unravel Mystery of Ancient Greek Machine
By Live Science Staff last updated
Extraordinary device predicted positions of the sun, Moon and planets. Nothing like it has ever been found.
Europa's icy shell may be made from pure underwater snow
By Stephanie Pappas published
The icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa may be formed by extremely pure underwater snow.
'Bonus' Webb Telescope images showcase Jupiter's Great Red Spot, rings, moons and more
By Mike Wall published
The Webb team released some tantalizing photos of Jupiter Thursday (July 14), highlighting the $10 billion telescope's ability to study targets close to home.
This is the best time to spot a rare alignment of five planets. Here's how to watch it.
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system are lined up against the predawn sky. Here's how to see them.
The best-ever view of an epic 5-planet alignment is happening this week
By Brandon Specktor published
Earth's moon will join a rare 5-planet alignment in the predawn hours of June 23 to 25, for the first time in more than 150 years.
Scientists find remains of cannibalized baby planets in Jupiter's cloud-covered belly
By Harry Baker published
A first-of-its-kind study into the inner workings of Jupiter has revealed that the gas giant fed on baby planets as it grew.
5 planets are lining up in the night sky this month
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system will be lined up across the predawn sky this month. Here's how to watch.
Do extraterrestrial auroras occur on other planets?
By Joanna Thompson published
Auroras don't just exist on Earth. Here's what we know about auroras on other planets in the solar system.
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