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Giant 'spiderwebs' on Mars contain tiny egg-like structures that scientists 'can't quite explain,' NASA rover reveals
New photos captured by NASA's Curiosity rover show that Mars' giant, spiderweb-like "boxwork" features are covered in tiny, never-before-seen nodules that bear a striking resemblance to arachnid eggs. And researchers are struggling to explain them.
Fresh look at Apollo moon rocks solves decades-old lunar mystery
The lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts suggested the moon had a strong magnetic field. A new analysis shows the opposite.
'Rare and enigmatic' structures found at the Milky Way's center in largest-ever map of its kind
Scientists using the ALMA telescope have created the most-detailed-ever map of the Milky Way's chaotic center. The observations could open a window to the ancient universe as it appeared shortly after the Big Bang.
James Webb telescope spots giant auroras rolling through Uranus' atmosphere
JWST observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, charting the planet's upper atmosphere and magnetic environment for the first time.
'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: How to see the March 3 celestial spectacle from anywhere on Earth
The final "blood moon" total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming to North America this Tuesday (March 3). Here's how to watch it online.
Scientists spot 'rule-breaking' black hole growing 13 times faster than should be possible
An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.
Rare 'planetary parade' will return to the evening sky this week
Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
Closest baby nebula to Earth 'hatches' in strange new Hubble image – Space photo of the week
A stunning new Hubble image reveals the most detailed look yet at the Egg Nebula, the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula to Earth.
