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Alien life may thrive on purple planets, new study of extreme bacteria suggests
By Stephanie Pappas published
On many exoplanets, the best clue that life is present may be a purple hue. New research into some of Earth's most extreme bacteria explains why.
Researchers solve mystery of inexplicably dense galaxy at the heart of perfect 'Einstein ring' snapped by James Webb telescope
By Harry Baker published
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered an inexplicably dense galaxy inside an "Einstein ring" last year. Now, researchers think they can explain this cosmic conundrum.
Lyrid meteor shower 2024: How to watch stunning shooting stars and 'fireballs' during the event's peak this week
By Harry Baker published
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks between April 21 and 22 this year, potentially offering views of hundreds of shooting stars and rare "fireballs." Here's where and when to catch the cosmic light show.
Venus is leaking carbon and oxygen, and scientists aren't totally sure why
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Observations of Venus taken with the BepiColombo space probe show that our cosmic neighbor is leaking significant amounts of carbon and oxygen from its atmosphere, and researchers can't totally explain why.
NASA's downed Ingenuity helicopter has a 'last gift' for humanity — but we'll have to go to Mars to get it
By Harry Baker published
NASA's stranded Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has beamed back its final signal to Earth from the Red Planet, which included a farewell message for mission scientists. It will continue collecting data on Mars until it dies but will not transmit this data to Earth.
When is the next solar eclipse?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The next total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Spain, Iceland and Greenland in 2026. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the next solar eclipse.
Object that slammed into Florida home was indeed space junk from ISS, NASA confirms
By Mike Wall published
An object that smashed through a Florida home was part of a pallet jettisoned from the International Space Station along with 5,800 pounds of aging batteries back in March 2021.
NASA Mars samples, which could contain evidence of life, will not return to Earth as initially planned
By Mike Wall published
NASA's plan to retrieve as many as 30 geological samples from Mars is getting a major rewrite, agency officials said on Monday. The initial plan, which would not return the samples to Earth until 2040, was deemed "too expensive" and "unacceptably too long."
Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it disappears.
By Jamie Carter published
The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun. Here's how to see the rare visitor at its best and brightest.
6 strange things observed during the April 8 solar eclipse: From doomed comets to 'diamond rings'
By Harry Baker published
During the recent total solar eclipse on April 8, scientists and other observers spotted some strange things in the sky and on the ground. Here are some of our favorites.
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