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James Webb Space Telescope takes 1st look at interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with unexpected results
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has joined the study of the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, uncovering secrets that could reveal more about the planetary system in which it formed.

World's most powerful solar telescope sees incredible coronal loops on the sun (image)
By Keith Cooper published
The narrowest magnetic loops ever seen in the sun's corona have been imaged by the most powerful solar telescope on Earth.

'Alien auroras' on Jupiter reveal a new kind of plasma wave, scientists say
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists using NASA's Juno spacecraft have discovered a new plasma wave in Jupiter's auroras, offering fresh insight into space weather and magnetism.

Could black hole mergers finally solve the Hubble tension? Probably not
By Paul Sutter published
Astronomers just ruled out merging black holes as a possible solution to a giant discrepancy plaguing cosmology.

Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will test your knowledge of Venus' wild weather, strange geology, and mythological roots.

Supernova blast sculpts ghostly hand-shaped nebula in the cosmos (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
An image from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory shows a glowing hand stretching across the cosmos with its palm and fingers sculpted from the wreckage of a massive stellar explosion.

Dark matter could create black holes that devour exoplanets from within
By Robert Lea published
Dark matter could gather at the heart of Jupiter-sized worlds, eventually creating a black hole that eats its way out of its exoplanet host.

Radio dish on the move | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
It makes it easier to drive an extremely heavy radio dish when you can do it remotely.
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