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Dwarf planet Ceres may have once been suitable for life, new study suggests
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Even if life never took hold on Ceres, the discovery could help broaden the range of environments that could potentially be habitable.

Scientists discover minerals in asteroid Ryugu that are older than Earth itself
By Samantha Mathewson published
Asteroid Ryugu is proving to be one of the most scientifically valuable time capsules in the solar system.

Mars quiz: How well do you know the Red Planet?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Mars' features, missions, and mysteries.

Exoplanets engulfed in steam are taking center stage in the search for life in our galaxy
By Robert Lea published
Scientists have developed a new and improved method to better understand "steam world" exoplanets, a move that could refocus the search for life.

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.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
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 2025.

'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.
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