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New JWST observations of 'trans-Neptunian objects' could help reveal our solar system's past
By Stefanie Waldek published
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed surface ice methanol — a key building block for organic compounds necessary for life, including sugars — on trans-Neptunian objects.

DARPA wants a spacecraft to search for water on the moon
By Julian Dossett published
DARPA (the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is looking for a private company to build spacecraft to orbit the moon and search for water.

Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

These 5000-year-old Egyptian coffins depict the Milky Way galaxy, astrophysicist says
By Samantha Mathewson published
A recent study on ancient Egyptian imagery suggests rare drawings of the sky goddess Nut represent the earliest visualization of the Milky Way galaxy's Great Rift.

Evidence of controversial Planet 9 uncovered in sky surveys taken 23 years apart
By Keith Cooper published
An object seen to have moved in the time between when it was imaged by the IRAS and AKARI surveys in 1983 and 2006 respectively could be Planet Nine.

James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a "visual feast of galaxies," including objects billions of light years away and the most massive known galactic group.

May full moon 2025: The Flower Moon hides the red star Antares
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference The Full Flower Moon of 2025 will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of May 12. Two days later, the just-past-full moon will occult the star Antares.

Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome
By Keith Cooper published
NASA's mission to Jupiter has revealed new findings about the giant planet and its volcanic moon.
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