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Physics-breaking 'rogue' objects spotted by James Webb telescope are emitting radio signals that scientists can't explain
By Abha Jain published
A bizarre object discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope may be a pair of 'rogue' planets ― but a new study finds they are emitting radio signals rarely seen from other worlds.
James Webb telescope reveals stunning 'star factory' in glorious new image
By Robert Lea published
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope captured a starburst complex in the Large Magellanic Cloud, with stunning results.
Watch balloon-like space station module explode (on purpose) during 1st full-scale burst test
By Elizabeth Howell published
Engineers intentionally blew up a full-scale prototype of an inflatable space module that could be used in future missions. Watch the big bang unfold here.
Faint radio signal from ancient star cluster could be rare 'missing link' black hole, astronomers report
By Robert Lea published
The most sensitive image of a globular cluster, a tightly packed ball of ancient stars, has revealed a strange radio signal that could be a black hole.
At last: NASA's complete sample of the 'potentially hazardous' asteroid Bennu is finally freed from its canister
By Ben Turner published
It's finally time to look inside the sample-return capsule from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. Scientists were locked out of the container for months due to a technical malfunction.
Scientists discover near-Earth asteroid hours before it exploded over Berlin
By Kiley Price published
For only the eighth time in history, scientists detected an asteroid before it made its fiery appearance over Earth. The tiny fireball exploded near Berlin early on Jan. 21.
Giant geomagnetic storm set to slam into Earth Monday, fueling auroras across northern US
By Kiley Price published
The sun's magnetic field could soon slam into Earth's, triggering stunning light displays.
2-mile-thick layer of frozen water found buried at Mars' equator
By Keith Cooper published
The Mars Express orbiter has detected enough water ice buried beneath the Red Planet's equator to cover the entire planet in a shallow ocean if melted.
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