Deep imaging of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has uncovered a mysterious teardrop-shaped tail and surprising gas compositions that challenge our understanding of comets. As it approaches the Sun, new revelations may soon emerge.
Scientists are on the brink of potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the universe by searching for primordial gravitational waves, remnants from the Big Bang that could unveil cosmic secrets.
In a remarkable 6.5-hour spacewalk, Chinese astronauts added crucial debris shielding to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant step in space safety. The Shenzhou 20 crew, now over halfway through their mission, also performed vital equipment maintenance.
A meteorite fragment that crashed through a Georgia home has been identified as being older than Earth, offering insights into planetary defense and cosmic history.
Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years, aiming to inspire women in science while leading a groundbreaking mission to Jupiter's icy moons. Discover her incredible journey!
Scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4, which may collide with the moon in 2032. While Earth is safe, the potential lunar impact could have surprising effects for space exploration and technology.
A rogue intermediate-mass black hole has been observed disrupting a star in a distant galaxy, sparking debates among astronomers about its behavior and implications for black hole evolution.
A colossal Mars rock, known as NWA 16788, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York, with estimates between $2 million and $4 million. Discover what makes this extraterrestrial wonder so unique!
A powerful radio burst detected in June 2024 has astronomers puzzled. Originating from the long-dead NASA satellite Relay 2, researchers explore the reasons behind this unexpected phenomenon.
The Rubin Observatory has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying 2,104 new asteroids in our solar system, including near-Earth objects. This could change our understanding of space forever!
