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Researchers observe the most distant spiral galaxy ever

A new study offers important insights into how spiral galaxies can form and evolve so rapidly in the early Universe.

Saturn’s moon could harbour tiny amounts of life, study finds

Discover what life on Saturn’s moon might look like, where it is most likely to occur and how much of it might be present.

Gravitational waves: LIGO, Virgo & KAGRA detect 200th signal

The LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA gravitational-wave observatories have detected their 200th candidate gravitational wave signal. Find out more.

How radio bursts reveal the unique location of dwarf stars

A white dwarf and a red dwarf star orbiting each other every two hours are emitting unique radio bursts. Discover more here.

Earth-like planets may be more common than we imagined

Discover how Earth-like planets form with a new model that explains the origins of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes.

Laser-powered device could help detect fossils on Mars

Scientists have successfully identified microbe fossils in terrestrial rocks, opening up the possibility of searching for fossils on Mars.

What do 3D observations reveal about exoplanet atmospheres?

New 3D observations found powerful winds carrying chemical elements like iron and titanium across an exoplanet atmosphere.

NASA awards new grant to study sand dunes on Mars

Discover how sand dunes on Mars might hold the key to understanding the planet’s mysterious surface and environment.

BepiColombo mission to Mercury provides new insights into planet formation

The European/Japanese BepiColombo mission to Mercury will help us understand the formation of the Solar System and its inner rocky planets.

Water on Mars: New study uncovers ancient aquifers beneath the surface

Rice University research has uncovered novel insights into water on Mars. Find out if these findings could support life on the Red Planet.

Texas A&M approves new $200m institute to advance space exploration

In a historic move, Texas A&M has approved more than $500m in construction projects involving a new institute to advance space exploration.

F-type stars show life beyond Earth could be possible

Are there planets that contain life beyond Earth? The answer is maybe, according to a new study examining F-type star systems.

ESO telescope captures detailed infrared map of the Milky Way

Astronomers have published a gigantic infrared map of the Milky Way containing more than 1.5 billion objects.

Hubble Space Telescope unearths surprising black hole discoveries

Surprising discoveries by Hubble reveal more early-universe black holes than anticipated. Discover the implications of these findings.

NASA EXCITE mission prepares to study exoplanet atmospheres

The NASA EXCITE mission will study atmospheres around exoplanets during circumpolar long-duration scientific balloon flights.

Scientists find water on Mars billions of years after it disappeared

Using seismic activity, geophysicists have found evidence of a large underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars.

Scientists create new method for terraforming Mars using dust particles

Researchers have developed an approach to terraforming Mars, potentially increasing the planet's temperature by over 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ariel Data Challenge 2024: Uncovering the atmospheres of distant planets

The Ariel Data Challenge calls on data scientists, astronomers, and AI enthusiasts to uncover the atmospheres of distant planets.

Stellar flares pose dangers to planet habitability, research discovers

A study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares that carry far-UV radiation levels much higher than previously believed.

New alerts for space storms could help shield critical tech

Space storms could be forecasted with greater accuracy thanks to advancements in our understanding of when a solar eruption may hit Earth.

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