For most of us, dust is just something we have to clean up. For astronomers, interstellar dust is a hindrance when they want to study distant objects. However, recent James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations of a distant galaxy are changing that. This infrared-sensitive observatory is letting them find a way to use dust to understand the evolution of early galaxies. In addition, it uncovered a special property of that galaxy's ice-covered dust, indicating it could be similar to the materials that formed our Solar System.
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The Solar Orbiter is Giving Us an Unprecedented Look at the Sun's Poles
The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun follows during a year. It's an imaginary line that the planets follow, with some small deviations, around the Sun. Spacecraft find it easier to follow the ecliptic because it's generally more energy efficient. However, the Solar Orbiter isn't on the ecliptic and it's giving us our first up-close looks at the Sun's poles.
The Moon is Covered in Tiny Orange Glass Beads. Now We Know Why.
When Apollo astronauts first set foot on the lunar surface, they expected to find grey rocks and dust. What they didn't anticipate was discovering something that looked almost magical: tiny, brilliant orange glass beads scattered across the Moon's landscape like microscopic gems. These beads, each smaller than a grain of sand, are actually ancient time capsules from when the Moon was volcanically active billions of years ago. The beads formed some 3.3 to 3.6 billion years ago during volcanic eruptions on the surface of the then, young satellite.
SpaceX adds 26 satellites to its Starlink constellation with launch from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 26 Starlink broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
A Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX’s West Coast launch pad carrying 26 Starlink satellites. Image: SpaceX.
SpaceX launched its latest batch of 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday nightfrom Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited
Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.
Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds
Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance.
NASA astronaut aboard ISS captures colorful aurora in time-lapse footage of Earth from space (video)
The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.
Item Emporium Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector review
One of the coolest designs of any star projector we've seen, we think the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector is amongst the best options for kids.
It's our choice as the best smart telescope and it's rarely discounted — now with $420 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast
The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is our telescope experts' pick as the best overall smart telescope, and is now $420 off for Father's Day.
Star Trek to Star Wars, The Fantastic Four to Predator — here are 10 sci-fi comic books coming your way in 2025
Big franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'The Fantastic Four' are joined by exciting original works. These are the sci-fi comics we can't wait for in 2025.
European Space Agency reveals 3 key space missions threatened by Trump's NASA budget cuts
At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."
SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module
The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.
Gaze at the Orion Nebula together - eVscope 2 is $570 off for Father's Day
This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day
An entrepreneur wants to build a giant net to catch spacecraft landing on the moon, but can it be done?
This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.
Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho on June 14
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.
Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)
One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.
334th ESA Council: Media information session
Video: 01:15:00
Watch the replay of the media information session where ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun (CH) brief journalists on the key decisions made during the ESA Council meeting held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 11–12 June 2025.
June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025
SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.
The 10 best Father's Day Amazon deals — telescopes, Lego, star projectors and more
Discover the 10 best Father's Day deals on Amazon right now with offers on telescopes, star projectors, model rockets, Lego and more.
Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close
"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."
