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Discover the secrets of the universe within the astronomy category! Access in-depth articles on planets, stars, and galaxies. As you journey through the depths of the cosmos, you’ll uncover the captivating nature of space and learn about the most current and intriguing topics in the field of astronomy.
Researchers Map the Biggest Science Questions Facing Modern Labs
A survey of one hundred leading researchers outlines the biggest science questions today, spanning dark matter, the origin of life, consciousness, and the cosmic puzzle of antimatter.
Niobium Discovery Uncovers White Dwarf Pollution from Stellar Ashes
The detection of niobium in a white dwarf reveals that polluting debris originated from the star's own shed ashes, pointing to a second-generation planet candidate.
Hubble Data Uncovers a Second-Generation Planet Candidate
Archival Hubble Space Telescope observations reveal high levels of niobium in white dwarf HS 0209+0832, pointing to a candidate second-generation planet born from stellar ejecta.
Asteroid Bennu Sample Uncovers Jupiter’s Early Dust Barrier
Laboratory analysis of dust returned from asteroid Bennu reveals an unexpected chemical mix, showing how a growing Jupiter and the water-ice line trapped early solar system dust.
Shropshire Astronomers Win Approval for Mini-Observatory
Amateur astronomers from the Shropshire Astronomical Society have gained planning permission to erect a mini-observatory dome at Rodington Village Hall, illustrating the zoning rules and structural permits required to establish permanent stargazing stations.
How Black Hole Jets Reshape Circumgalactic Gas Reservoirs
New spectroscopic observations reveal that energetic black hole jets heat and ionize circumgalactic gas hundreds of thousands of light-years away, offering fresh clues into why massive galaxies cease forming new stars.
NASA’s Webb Examines Extreme Debris Disks Around Young Stars
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has analyzed 21 extreme debris disks, revealing how violent planetary collisions between Mars-sized and Moon-sized protoplanets shape infant stellar systems.
Earth Rotation Guides Star Trails Photography Across Night Skies
Long-exposure star trails photography captures Earth's rotation through concentric celestial arcs, utilizing manual exposure controls and software stacking techniques.
Red Planet Welcomes Mars New Year as Orbit 39 Begins Its Cycle
On September 30, 2026, Mars begins Orbit 39 at the northern spring equinox, renewing the planetary calendar that planetary scientists use to monitor weather, sol rotations, and global dust storms.
How the International Space Conference Drives NASA Exploration
NASA delegates present Artemis II lunar science, autonomous Mars robotics, Earth observation networks, and deep space biotechnology at the international space conference.