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Spacecraft captures the “magnetic avalanche” that triggers giant solar explosions

Much like a snow avalanche that starts with a small shift before cascading downhill, new observations show that solar flares…

1 month ago

Hubble captures a galaxy that glows in blue and gold

Stars of all ages are on display in this new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week. This sparkling spiral…

5 months ago

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity captures stunning details of alien rock formations

Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 Curiosity is in the midst of the boxwork campaign, trying to decipher why…

5 months ago

NASA’s SWOT satellite captures Kamchatka megaquake tsunami in striking detail

Data provided by the water satellite, a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency, is helping to improve…

6 months ago

James Webb Telescope Captures First Direct Image of Saturn-Mass Exoplanet

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured its first direct image of a newly discovered exoplanet. Astronomers announced that…

8 months ago

Scientists create living building material that captures CO₂ from the air

The idea seems futuristic: At ETH Zurich, various disciplines are working together to combine conventional materials with bacteria, algae and…

8 months ago

Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos

The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating 35 years in orbit with an amazing batch of new images, including everything from…

10 months ago

James Webb Telescope Captures Neptune’s Auroras in Stunning Detail

Neptune's elusive auroras have been captured for the first time in newly released images. It offers an unprecedented look at…

11 months ago

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Hourglass Nebula LBN 483 in Stunning Detail

A striking nebula shaped by the dynamic interactions of two young stars has been observed in unprecedented detail by the…

11 months ago

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

A rare ‘gigantic jet' of lightning has been photographed from space, extending nearly 50 miles above the U.S. coastline. The…

12 months ago