Astronomy

Scientists discover massive 'thermal anomaly' beneath the surface of Mars

By Keith Cooper Published 31 August 26

New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

'What a glorious dawn launch': Why the Roman Space Telescope's picture-perfect liftoff beyond Earth is such a big deal

By Monisha Ravisetti Published 30 August 26

"We're just about to set foot off into the unknown."

On Cloud 9: Have astronomers discovered the first starless galaxy?

By Robert Lea Published 28 August 26

Astronomers are closer than ever to confirming the discovery of the first starless or "failed" galaxy, packed with dark matter and gas but with virtually no stars.

James Webb Space Telescope observes 72 stars and finds planet formation is a race against time

By Robert Lea Published 27 August 26

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have studied 72 young sun-like stars to discover that forming planets is a real race against time.

Glowing galaxy with anomalous extra arms | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2026

By Brett Tingley Published 27 August 26

A trio of NASA space telescopes teamed up to capture a gorgeous new look at the glowing spiral galaxy NGC 4258 and its two anomalous extra arms.

From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA's Roman Space Telescope

By Chelsea Gohd Published 26 August 26

At the heart of this next-gen space telescope lies the parts of old spy satellites.

Astronomers discover hot watery exoplanet destined to be swallowed by its star

By Robert Lea Published 26 August 26

A newly discovered water dominated exoplanet is in hot-water literally and figuratively, it orbits so close to its parent star it is headed to a fatal collision that will see it devoured.

Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter's secrets

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 26 August 26

On a morning train commute, this former scientist found a stellar surprise in an old Hubble image.

Inside the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 26 August 26

Here's a rundown of all the major parts of NASA's Roman Space Telescope launching Aug. 30.