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'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.

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.

Put a ring on it: Saturn trivia quiz!
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Could you be the Lord of the rings (of Saturn)? Try your hand at our Saturn-themed space quiz!

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September, as well as details about the Artemis 2 crewed mission around the moon.

Jupiter quiz: Think you know about the Jovian gas giant?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Jupiter's features, moons, and the missions that have dared to get close.

NASA astronaut marks his 400th day in space | On the International Space Station Aug. 18-22, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The seven members of the Expedition 73 crew worked on science and station keeping activities during their week together aboard the International Space Station.

Astronomers discover strange new type of supernova: 'This is the first time we have seen a star that was essentially stripped to the bone'
By Robert Lea published
A weird and extremely violent new type of supernova in which a massive star was "stripped to the bone," offers a rare glimpse of the interior of a massive star prior to its death.

Astronomers trace massive cosmic explosion back 12 billion years. 'This is the most distant event where we can directly see light escaping from around stars'
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers used the Einstein Probe to track a powerful blast of X-rays back to its source in the early universe.
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