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Mysterious radio pulses detected high above Antarctica may be evidence of an exotic new particle, scientists say
A mystery signal detected high in the sky above Antarctica defies current models of physics and could represent a new particle, scientists say.
How do baby planets grow? Study of 30 stellar nurseries sheds new light
Astronomers have used the ALMA radio telescope to investigate how planets grow in protoplanetary disks of gas and dust around young stars.
Roman Space Telescope will use a century-old idea from Einstein to probe the nature of mysterious dark matter
Get ready for a new Roman Empire: A NASA space telescope will detect a staggering wealth of intricate gravitational lenses that could help unlock the mysteries of dark matter.
On this day in space! June 17, 1985: First Arab and Muslim in space
Payload specialist Sultan Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, a Royal Saudi Air Force pilot, became the first Arab and Muslim in space.
Giant telescope mirror gets a cleaning | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2025
Staff at the European Southern Observatory have a system to clean the La Silla Observatory's delicate mirrors without breaking them.
Huge galaxy cluster is wrapped in a cocoon 20 million light-years wide, NASA space telescope finds
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope, astronomers have discovered an entire galaxy cluster wrapped in a 20 million light-year-wide envelope of charged particles.
Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with July's full moon.
