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Artist's impression of the exoplanet K2-18b
Did the James Webb telescope really discover aliens? The truth about K2-18b. 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.
A white streak of light in the night sky with purple auroras visible in the background
'White streak' appears over US as China dumps experimental fuel in space A recent launch of China's Zhuque-2E rocket triggered a giant white streak of light to appear above at least seven U.S. states after deploying six satellites into low-Earth orbit. The light show, which was visible in at least seven states, was the result of a "fuel dump," experts say.
An image of the Large Magellanic Cloud with blue, purple, and pink hues
Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever The Large Magellanic Cloud, which is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere, has been caught in the crosshairs of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Best small telescopes 2025: Portable and lightweight for travel

By Kimberley Lane last updated

Our picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for travel. With Prime Day coming up, it's a good time to grab a bargain.

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'Strawberry Moon' in pictures: Major lunar standstill sees June's full moon hang low in the sky

By Patrick Pester published

Last night's "Strawberry Moon" hovered lower in the night sky than it had done since 2006. Here are some stunning global snaps of June's full moon during the major lunar standstill.

The Moon

Astronomers simulate a star's final moments as it's swallowed by a black hole: 'Breaks like an egg'

By Sharmila Kuthunur . published

A neutron star's final moments may spark violent starquakes, monster shock waves, and even a fleeting, never-before-seen object called a black hole pulsar.

Abstract illustration of the early universe and quantum physics.

'People thought this couldn't be done': Scientists observe light of 'cosmic dawn' with a telescope on Earth for the first time ever

By Ben Turner published

For the first time, astronomers have used a ground-based telescope to observe polarized microwave light from the universe's earliest epoch. Their observations could give them a better understanding of how the universe evolved.

Astronomy
This landscape of "mountains" and "valleys" speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope, this image reveals for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth.

28 gorgeous nebula photos that capture the beauty of the universe

By Donavyn Coffey last updated

Nebulas — colorful clouds of expanding gas and dust — have long captivated stargazers with their beauty. Here are 28 of the most stunning nebulas in the universe.

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Why does NASA's Perseverance rover keep taking pictures of this maze on Mars?

By Stefanie Waldek . published

NASA's Perseverance rover regularly images a Sherlock Holmes–themed maze to calibrate its chemical-hunting SHERLOC instrument.

A photo of a circular solar panel in space. This is the first photo of the Tianwen2 spacecraft.

First-ever image of China's mysterious 'quasi moon' probe revealed weeks after it secretly launched into space

By Harry Baker published

A new image released by China's space agency offers the first glimpse at the Tianwen 2 spacecraft, which is en route to collect samples from one of Earth's "quasi-moons". The photo shows some surprising similarities with a current NASA probe.

Space Exploration
Unistellar eVscope 2 against a dark background

Best smart telescopes 2025: The latest technology for exploring the universe

By Rowena Cockett last updated

The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.

Space
telescope against a starry sky

Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Space

When is the summer solstice in 2025? It depends on your time zone.

By Jamie Carter published

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on June 20 this year in North America.

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