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Space is a seemingly infinite world of wonder and discovery, filled with mysterious black holes, stunning solar flares, elusive exoplanets and countless cosmic oddities. Our team of expert science writers and editors are ready to hold a James Webb Space Telescope-size lens beyond Earth, keeping those on this planet up to date with the latest space news, articles and features. 

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an illustration showing the hypothetical Planet 9 with blue rings and a question mark over it, with stars and a galaxy in the background
Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over? Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.
Each bright spot in this image, the first all-sky image by eRosita, is black hole or a neutron star.
5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.
An illustration of a large, round asteroid having a close encounter with the blue Earth
NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth What is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.

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Mysterious objects or "little red dots" seen in the early universe by the JWST

Forbidden black holes and ancient stars hide in these 'tiny red dots'

By Robert Lea published

The James Webb Space Telescope found "tiny red dots" in the early universe representing overgrown supermassive black holes and stars that are impossibly old for the infant cosmos.

Black Holes
Aurora over arctic henge looks like a dragon.

Dragon-shaped aurora and 'scream of a dying star' revealed as 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year finalists

By Elise Poore published

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest has revealed the jaw-dropping finalists of its 2024 competition.

Astronomy
A satellite photo of mars with a massive, curved crack in its surface

Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on Mars revealed like never before in striking new satellite photos

By Harry Baker published

New photos from the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter give us our best look yet at a giant ravine on the Red Planet. The dark "scar" was likely birthed by a gigantic blob of magma hidden beneath a massive nearby volcano millions of years ago.

Mars
The protostar inside the nebula L1527 as imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI).

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates Independence Day by showcasing dazzling 'cosmic fireworks' 460 light-years away

By Ben Turner published

NASA celebrates the Fourth of July with a dazzling image of an erupting baby star.

Space
A view of the top of Io, a slight haze protrudes from the surface in one isolated location.

NASA's Juno probe reveals 'fire-breathing' lava lakes across Jupiter's volcanic moon Io

By Stefanie Waldek published

New infrared images showcase "fire-breathing" lakes all across the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io.

Jupiter
A man stands watching the Northern Lights

Rare, mystery blasts from sun can devastate the ozone layer and spike radiation levels on Earth

By Alan Cooper, Pavle Arsenovic published

The vibrant auroras from earlier this year have a darker side that scientists are still uncovering.

The Sun
A perspective of what it would be like to jump t warp speed as starlines speed toward the viewer

Alien 'warp drives' may leave telltale signals in the fabric of space-time, new paper claims

By Harry Baker published

A new paper suggests that we may be able to spot alien spaceships hopping between distant stars using "warp drives" because the sci-fi-inspired technology would give off specific gravitational waves that are unlike anything else we know about.

Astronomy
A photo of the Subaru Telescope against the night sky with the Milky Way clearly visible

The Milky Way may be surrounded by 'too many' mini galaxies, new discoveries reveal

By Harry Baker published

Astronomers have just discovered two dwarf galaxy candidates orbiting our galaxy. The orientation of these entities suggests there could be up to 500 similar stellar clusters circling the Milky Way, which is more than double previous estimates.

Astronomy
A photo of a bright Milky Way behind the silhouettes of trees

The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for.

By Jamie Carter published

Summer is the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere without a telescope. The key is to find clear, dark skies on moonless nights.

Astronomy
A photo of Europa

If alien life exists on Europa, we may find it in hydrothermal vents

By Keith Cooper published

If there's life on Jupiter's moon Europa or Saturn's moon Enceladus, it could have a network of deep-sea hydrothermal vents to thank for its existence, new research suggests.

Extraterrestrial Life
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