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The James Webb Space Telescope May Have Just Located Some Of The First Stars In The Universe

If experts' theories are proven true, then these early stars could help reveal how galaxies form across the universe.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2025

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The James Webb Space Telescope May Have Just Located Some Of The First Stars In The Universe

If experts' theories are proven true, then these early stars could help reveal how galaxies form across the universe.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2025

Astronomers Just Created The Most Detailed 3D-Map Of Our Galaxy Yet

The map was generated using data collected by the Gaia telescope, located 930,000 miles from Earth.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 14, 2025

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Astronomers Just Created The Most Detailed 3D-Map Of Our Galaxy Yet

The map was generated using data collected by the Gaia telescope, located 930,000 miles from Earth.

By Leah Silverman • November 14, 2025

Astronomers Have Discovered A ‘Quasi-Moon’ That’s Following Earth’s Orbit Around The Sun

The asteroid, 2025 PN7, has seemingly been orbiting the Sun alongside Earth since the 1950s, and it will likely stay on its track for another 60 years before it travels back out into space.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2025

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Astronomers Have Discovered A ‘Quasi-Moon’ That’s Following Earth’s Orbit Around The Sun

The asteroid, 2025 PN7, has seemingly been orbiting the Sun alongside Earth since the 1950s, and it will likely stay on its track for another 60 years before it travels back out into space.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2025

Alien Life Likely Existed On The Moon Billions Of Years Ago, New Report Claims

"If liquid water and a significant atmosphere were present on the early Moon for long periods of time, we think the lunar surface would have been at least transiently habitable."

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 2, 2025

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Alien Life Likely Existed On The Moon Billions Of Years Ago, New Report Claims

"If liquid water and a significant atmosphere were present on the early Moon for long periods of time, we think the lunar surface would have been at least transiently habitable."

By Kara Goldfarb • September 2, 2025

A Meteorite Crashed Through A House In Georgia — And It Turned Out To Be Older Than Earth

The McDonough Meteorite originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is 4.56 billion years old.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 12, 2025

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A Meteorite Crashed Through A House In Georgia — And It Turned Out To Be Older Than Earth

The McDonough Meteorite originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is 4.56 billion years old.

By Ainsley Brown • August 12, 2025

How The Hale-Bopp Comet Became A Global Sensation In 1997 — And Inspired Tragedy

A spectacularly bright comet that flew close to Earth, Hale-Bopp thrilled scientists and amateur astronomers alike. Sadly, it also led 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult to commit mass suicide.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 21, 2025

How The Hale-Bopp Comet Became A Global Sensation In 1997 — And Inspired Tragedy

A spectacularly bright comet that flew close to Earth, Hale-Bopp thrilled scientists and amateur astronomers alike. Sadly, it also led 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult to commit mass suicide.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 21, 2025

19th Century Documents Reveal An Account Of The Only Person Known To Be Killed By A Meteorite

Millions of meteors reach Earth daily, but since 1988, only 822 have been large enough to explode in the atmosphere causing meteorite showers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 15, 2025

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19th Century Documents Reveal An Account Of The Only Person Known To Be Killed By A Meteorite

Millions of meteors reach Earth daily, but since 1988, only 822 have been large enough to explode in the atmosphere causing meteorite showers.

By Natasha Ishak • July 15, 2025

The Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found On Earth Is Set To Go On Auction

Weighing more than 54 pounds, this bit of space debris is one of just 400 known Martian meteorites — and it's expected to fetch up to $4 million at auction.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2025

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The Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found On Earth Is Set To Go On Auction

Weighing more than 54 pounds, this bit of space debris is one of just 400 known Martian meteorites — and it's expected to fetch up to $4 million at auction.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2025

Supernovas, Black Holes, And Newborn Stars: Explore 33 Beautiful Hubble Space Pictures

Ever since the Hubble Space Telescope was first launched in 1990, it has captured countless celestial photos across our universe — these are some of the most breathtaking.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

Supernovas, Black Holes, And Newborn Stars: Explore 33 Beautiful Hubble Space Pictures

Ever since the Hubble Space Telescope was first launched in 1990, it has captured countless celestial photos across our universe — these are some of the most breathtaking.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

A Dying Star At The Heart Of The Helix Nebula May Have Destroyed A Planet — And It Was Captured By NASA Telescopes

For 40 years, scientists have wondered why the white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula was emitting such strong X-ray flares. New observations suggest those signals could be the remains of a shattered, Jupiter-sized planet.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 4, 2025

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A Dying Star At The Heart Of The Helix Nebula May Have Destroyed A Planet — And It Was Captured By NASA Telescopes

For 40 years, scientists have wondered why the white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula was emitting such strong X-ray flares. New observations suggest those signals could be the remains of a shattered, Jupiter-sized planet.

By Austin Harvey • April 4, 2025