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There's liquid on Titan, Saturn's largest moon. But something's missing and scientists are confused
By Julian Dossett published
Scientists have long known that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, hosts rivers and seas of liquid methane. But it's strangely lacking in river deltas, a new study suggests.

Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest's worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail
By Victoria Corless published
Astronomers discovered a planet that orbits its star so closely that its surface is being scorched into magma and vaporizing into space.

Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color
By Pandora Dewan published
April 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Did the James Webb telescope really discover aliens? The truth about K2-18b.
By Brandon Specktor published
A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Here’s the truth about what the James Webb Space Telescope saw.

Jupiter: Facts about the biggest planet in our solar system
By Adam Mann last updated
Discover interesting facts about Jupiter, its many moons, and whether the gas giant and its moons could host extraterrestrial life

'I won't be surprised if this is happening throughout the universe': Mushball storms on Jupiter offer clues to atmospheres of distant planets
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Large hailstones made of ammonia may explain why the gas is missing from large pockets of Jupiter's atmosphere.

James Webb telescope solves 'impossible' black hole mystery
By Shreejaya Karantha published
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to revisit a misunderstood black hole thought to be gulping matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit. It turns out, dust may have obscured the truth.

Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet
By Adam Mann published
Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life.

Solar wind might be making water on the moon, groundbreaking NASA study reveals
By Damien Pine published
Lunar samples show evidence that solar wind could be behind the water molecules on the moon's surface, according to NASA. The results could shine a light on how water ice collects in cold traps formed by patches of permanent darkness at the moon's poles.

World's largest solar telescope turns on powerful new camera, revealing breathtaking image of a continent-size sunspot
By Briley Lewis published
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's largest solar telescope, can see the sun in unprecedented detail. Here is the first image from its newly-activated camera.
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