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The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled
ByJulian Dossettpublished
"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."

Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter
ByRobert Leapublished
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen.

AI helps find new clues in the 60-year search for Luna 9, the 1st successful moon lander
BySharmila Kuthunurpublished
Scientists may have narrowed down the landing site of the Soviet Union's Luna 9, which in 1966 became the first spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.

Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies
ByRobert Leapublished
The investigation could solve the mystery of how supermassive black holes grew so large in the early universe.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
ByTariq Malik,Daisy Dobrijeviclast updated
ReferenceSee what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' that could help solve the mysteries of galactic evolution
ByRobert Leapublished
"This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe."

New fear unlocked: runaway black holes
ByDavid Blairpublished
If a pair of black holes coalesce into one, much of that vast energy can be released in a few seconds.

Scientists may have found a 'missing-link' black hole ripping up and devouring a star
ByRobert Leapublished
An unusual tidal disruption event spotted by astronomers may be the result of an elusive intermediate mass black hole ripping apart a star.
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