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One of these twin stars has likely been snacking on exoplanets
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered chemical differences between binary stars that indicate one has devoured at least one planet.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers extreme exoplanet being roasted by its home star
By Robert Lea published
Who ordered the roasted exoplanet? Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope found a world that really puts the "hot" in "Hot Jupiter."

A volcanic eruption seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2026
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano shot out lava for the 49th time that we know of.

'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ended after 11 years, having revealed how the planet lost its atmosphere and served as a key communications relay for surface missions.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity
By Robert Lea published
"We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays."

James Webb Space Telescope forecasts extreme weather on exoplanet that rains rubies and sapphires
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"With its unprecedented observational quality, JWST gives us the most detailed glimpses into distant planets to date."

NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way
By Robert Lea published
NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft has detected the supernova wreckage of a dead star that erupted 1,700 years ago and ejected debris at 2 million miles per hour.

Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip
By Keith Cooper published
A laser system, previously tested on board the International Space Station, helped to stream video directly from the Artemis 2 mission on its way around the moon.
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