Understanding the early Universe is a foundational goal in space science. We're driven to understand Nature and how it evolved from a super-heated plasma after the Big Bang to the structured cosmos we see around us today. One critical moment in time was when the first stars, called Population 3 stars, ignited with fusion and lit up their surroundings.
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Alpha Centauri Might Have a Planet, Webb Telescope Finds
Direct images from the James Webb Space Telescope show what could be a Saturn-mass planet around Alpha Centauri.
Astronomers use starlight to measure greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere
Scientists have developed an algorithm called Astroclimes, which transforms stargazing instruments into climate sensors that measure greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere.
James Webb Space Telescope spots a potential new exoplanet just 4 light-years away from Earth
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence for a new exoplanet — one orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest sun-like star to Earth.
Webb finds new hints for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a compelling target in the search for worlds beyond our solar system.
August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'
August's full Sturgeon Moon rises this weekend, days before the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.
Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector review
A solar system model with a small projector built in, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a great educational tool for kids.
Hubble sizes up rare interstellar comet
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A team of astronomers has taken the sharpest-ever picture of the unexpected interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, using the crisp vision of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Has 'Strange New Worlds' just unleashed 'Star Trek's scariest aliens since the Borg?
They don't yet have a name, but "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"'s latest foes have surely beamed in from a horror movie.
A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7
Start preparing now to catch next month's dramatic total lunar eclipse.
Canon's entry-level full-frame camera —now $380 cheaper ahead of the Perseid meteor shower
The powerhouse R8 is ideal for astrophotography, and is already a brilliant budget performer, now even better at this price, with a Canon lens included.
Northern lights may be visible in these 18 states tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
Planetarium celebrates 1st images from Vera Rubin Observatory | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2025
The Prague Planetarium hosted a first-watch party to unveil the first images captured by the Vera Rubin Observatory
Mars Life Explorer Should Include An Agnostic Life Finder
Searching for life on Mars has been an explicit goal of the astrobiological community for decades. However, they have not really had the resources to effectively do so, and they might be running out of time. Crewed missions to Mars are planned for as little as 15 years from now (though those timelines might be changing…again), and by the time that happens it may be too late to separate Martian life from unintentionally transplanted Earth-life. According to a group of researchers from the Agnostic Life Finding Association, there is one final chance to detect Martian life before it is irreversibly contaminated - the Mars Life Explorer (MLE). But to do its job properly, it’s going to need an upgrade.
Veeniix V11PRO drone review
The Veeniix V11PRO is a larger and more powerful beginner drone offering up to 8K photos and 4K videos at 30 FPS alongside useful features and simple operation.
Falcon 9 rocket launching Amazon internet satellites on SpaceX's 100th mission of the year today: Watch it live
SpaceX will launch a batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites this morning (Aug. 7). It will be the 100th liftoff of the year already for Elon Musk's company.
Watch SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts head home to Earth today
SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts will leave the International Space Station and head home to Earth today (Aug. 7), and you can watch the action live.
JWST Traces Details of Complex Planetary Nebula
When low-mass stars approach the end of their main-sequence phase, they expel clouds of gas that expand to form planetary nebulae. Since they were first identified in the late 1700s, astronomers have identified nebulae of all shapes and sizes, with most appearing circular, elliptical, or bipolar. However, some nebulae stray from this pattern, including the NGC 6072 nebula located about 3,060 light-years away in the southern constellation Scorpius. In a new series of high-resolution images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have noted some peculiar patterns that could provide insight into the lifecycle of stars.
A Stellar Explosion Backfires On A Baby Star
Young stars are known for their instability and unpredictability. Their brightness can vary dramatically, they have stronger and more chaotic magnetic fields, and they can produce powerful stellar winds and jets. All of these fade as a star ages and becomes more placid.
Scientists Crack Earth's Magnetic Field Puzzle
Earth's magnetic field acts like an invisible shield, protecting our planet from harmful cosmic radiation that would otherwise strip away our atmosphere and make life nearly impossible. Unlike Mars, which lost most of its magnetic protection and now faces constant bombardment from space particles, Earth has maintained this critical defence system for billions of years.
Moon or Not, the Perseid Meteor Shower Is On!
Sure, the Moon will be a problem. But clouds are worse. Don't miss one of the best meteor showers of the year.
