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Hydrogen discovered in Apollo-era moon rocks could change the future of lunar exploration
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Hydrogen detected in Apollo-era moon rocks suggests that future astronauts could harvest water available right on the moon to use as rocket propellant and for life support.

Spiral galaxies like the Milky Way are surprisingly rare. Astronomers may finally know why.
By Ben Turner published
The Supergalactic Plane we are located in doesn't have many spiral galaxies like the Milky Way. Astronomers think they finally know why galaxies like ours are so rare.

The full 'Beaver Moon' rises next to bright Jupiter this weekend. Here's how to watch.
By Jamie Carter published
The full 'Beaver Moon' will be best viewed as it rises in the east at dusk on Monday, Nov. 27, though it will appear full on Sunday and Tuesday as well.

Perfect astronomy gift: Save $100 on one of our best telescopes this Black Friday
By Andy Hartup published
Deal The Celestron Astro Fi 102mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is 17% off right now at Amazon and B&H Photo.

'Teenage' galaxies from the early universe contain mysterious heavy elements, James Webb telescope reveals
By Conor Feehly published
A sample of galaxies dating to the first 2 to 3 billion years of the universe contain much heavier elements, and appear to be far hotter, than scientists expected.

Earth slammed by ultra-powerful 'goddess particle' cosmic ray, and we have no idea where it came from
By Harry Baker published
Researchers recently detected an "ultra-high-energy" cosmic ray, which is the most powerful since the famous "Oh My God" particle was detected in 1991. They have no idea where it came from.

James Webb telescope reveals gargantuan 'Mothra' star in most colorful image of the universe ever taken
By Jamie Carter published
The James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have combined forces to image a cluster of galaxies 4.3 billion light-years away in one of the most colorful pictures of the universe ever taken.

Earth receives laser-beam message from 10 million miles away in new NASA experiment
By Rahul Rao published
Earth successfully received a message beamed from NASA's Psyche spacecraft, located some 10 million miles away.

Chinese rocket carrying 'undisclosed' object crashed into the moon and left twin craters, study claims
By Ben Turner published
China has denied that one of their rockets crashed into the moon's surface in 2022, leaving mysterious twin craters behind, but new research adds fresh evidence to the debate.
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