Today's Science News
December 15, 2025
Radio Observations Find Nothing at Omega Centauri's Heart - Astronomers have performed the deepest radio observations ever of Omega Centauri, searching for signs of an intermediate mass black hole thought to lurk at its center.Did a Rogue Planet Reshape Our Solar System? - Researchers have discovered that a close encounter with a rogue planet or brown dwarf during the Sun's early years could have triggered the reshuffling of our Solar System's giant planets.
A New Window on the Expansion of the Universe - Astronomers at the University of Tokyo have used gravitational lensing to measure how fast the universe is expanding, adding weight to one of cosmology's most intriguing mysteries.
December 14, 2025
Scientists Find the Strongest Evidence Yet of an Atmosphere on a Molten Rocky Exoplanet - Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have detected the strongest evidence yet for an atmosphere on a rocky planet outside our solar system.Watch Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit early Dec. 15 - ULA launched 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites to orbit this morning (Sept. 25).
'The Expanse' at 10: the outer space drama that should have been as big as 'Game of Thrones' - It's one of the 21st century's best sci-fi shows.
'This has re-written our understanding of Roman concrete manufacture': Abandoned Pompeii worksite reveal how self-healing concrete was made - The discovery of a 2,000-year-old building site in Pompeii reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing concrete.
Femtosecond laser technique captures elusive atomic oxygen in water - A never-before-seen image of individual oxygen atoms dissolved in water has been captured.
December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us? - December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.
Forget Stardust - It Was Star-Ice All Along - Carl Sagan famously said that “We’re all made of star-stuff”.
Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit? - Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?
Scientists finally sequence the vampire squid's huge genome, revealing secrets of the 'living fossil' - The genetic link between squids and octopuses may just be found in the vampire squid genome.
Is the Big Bang a Myth? Part 3: The Splitting of the Forces - The early universe was a very different place than today.
Harvard gut discovery could change how we treat obesity and diabetes - Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy.
Scientists finally uncovered why the Indus Valley Civilization collapsed - A series of century-scale droughts may have quietly reshaped one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations.
Strange, 7-hour explosion from deep space is unlike anything scientists have seen — Space photo of the week - Astronomers used major telescopes across the world to probe a cosmic explosion 8 billion light-years from the solar system.
'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space - 'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'
Male bonobos use hidden clues to boost mating success - Male bonobos have an impressive ability to detect when females are most fertile, even though the usual visual cues are unreliable.
A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough - Senescent “zombie” cells are linked to aging and multiple diseases, but spotting them in living tissue has been notoriously difficult.
Can a turtle tuck its head all the way inside its shell? - Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.
High-energy photons drive conversion of greenhouse gases into high-value chemicals, no catalyst needed - Scientists have found a way to turn carbon dioxide and methane, the two most notorious greenhouse gases, into useful chemicals without any expensive catalysts, using only light.
Natural compound supercharges treatment for aggressive leukemia - Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, shows surprising potential against one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia.
Astronomers watched a sleeping neutron star roar back to life - Astronomers tracked a decade of dramatic changes in P13, a neutron star undergoing supercritical accretion.
Webb finds a hidden atmosphere on a molten super-Earth - Webb’s latest observations reveal a hellish world cloaked in an unexpected atmosphere: TOI-561 b, an ultra-hot rocky planet racing around its star in under 11 hours.
Science history: Norwegian explorer wins the treacherous race to the South Pole, while British rival perishes along with his crew — Dec. 14, 1911 - In December 1911, Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole, beating his rival, Robert Falcon Scott, by 35 days.
Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
December 13, 2025
Recent Surveys Reveal Dwarf Galaxies May Not Contain Supermassive Black Holes - A new study, analyzing over 1,600 galaxies observed with Chandra over two decades, suggests that smaller galaxies do not contain supermassive black holes nearly as often as larger galaxies do.Truth Or Consequences - From an early age, my life’s goal was to get at “the truth.” There were only two obvious career paths: Science, or investigative journalism.
The Dark Side of Christmas: What 7,000 Holiday Calories Actually Do to Your Body - The traditional Christmas feast can lead to calorie intake of 6,000-7,000, affecting metabolism and gut microbiome.
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 8, 2025: NASA lost contact with which Mars spacecraft this week? - Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From K-9 and Daleks! to 'Class', 'The Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood' - As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.
Humans Don’t Eat 8 Spiders Per Year in Their Sleep — Here’s How We’d Know If We Did - Do you really eat spiders in your sleep?
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit - On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.
2,000-year-old shipwreck may be Egyptian 'pleasure barge' from last dynasty of pharaohs - Archaeologists diving off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old "pleasure barge" from the time of the Ptolemaic period.
When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe - Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.
Sea reptile’s tooth shows that mosasaurs could live in freshwater - New research reveals mosasaurs adapted to riverine habitats, as evidenced by a tooth found in North Dakota, indicating their unique ecological niche.
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream - The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon
Is the Big Bang a Myth? Part 2: The Primaeval Atom - In the early 20th century, after years of effort, Albert Einstein developed his general theory of relativity.
Sharks and rays gain landmark protections as nations move to curb international trade - Gov'ts agree to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins, and other products.
Brutal lion attack 6,200 years ago severely injured teenager — but somehow he survived, skeleton found in Bulgaria reveals - Extremely rare evidence of a lion attack on a teenage boy's remains suggests the teenager survived the initial trauma but became severely disabled, requiring support from his community.
New ghost marsupial related to the kangaroo found in Australia - Researchers analyzing ancient fossils from caves across Western Australia have uncovered a completely new species of bettong along with two new woylie subspecies—remarkable finds made bittersweet by signs that some may already be extinct.
Canadian wildfire smoke worsened pediatric asthma in US Northeast - Research shows Canadian wildfire smoke in summer 2023 worsened asthma in children from Vermont and upstate New York, highlighting public health concerns.
Why Old Moon Dust Looks So Different from the Fresh Stuff - Tracking down resources on the Moon is a critical process if humanity decides to settle there permanently.
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year - Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.
Freezing salty water reveals dynamic brine migration and evolving ice patterns - Imagine holding a narrow tube filled with salty water and watching it begin to freeze from one end.
How are 'traumatic tattoos' made, and do you have one? - Traumatic tattoos aren't like regular ones, and they often involve pencils.
Measuring Radio Leaks from 36,000 Kilometres Up - Radio astronomers hunting for the faint whispers of the early universe face an unexpected threat from above: satellites designed to be silent are leaking radio noise into space.
The brain switch that could rewrite how we treat mental illness - Scientists exploring how the brain responds to stress discovered molecular changes that can influence behavior long after an experience ends.
Helical pulses – flying electromagnetic conches – were observed - An international team successfully observed helical electromagnetic pulses, overcoming challenges to create twisting light for advanced technology applications.
Ozempic may offer a surprising bonus benefit for brain health - A new analysis suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who use GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Trulicity or Victoza may be less likely to develop epilepsy than those taking DPP-4 inhibitors.
Kids’ anxiety and depression dropped fast after COVID school reopenings - Researchers discovered that children who went back to school during COVID experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses than those who stayed remote.
Climate research reveals global warming intensifies temperature “roller coasters” - A study highlights increased day-to-day temperature fluctuations due to global warming, posing significant health risks, particularly cardiovascular issues.
Science news this week: Neanderthals made fire, orcas and dolphins team up, and the 'Star of Bethlehem' explored - Dec. 13, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says - A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.
Scientists uncover how Earth’s mantle locked away vast water in early magma ocean - Researchers found that deep mantle bridgmanite stored significant water during Earth's formation, crucial for its transformation into a habitable planet.
A long-nosed chameleon hid its true identity for 150 years - Scientists have discovered that Madagascar’s iconic Pinocchio chameleon is actually a distinct species now named Calumma pinocchio.
Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears - Researchers recorded the nocturnal insects sipping from the massive mammal’s ducts for the first time
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A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA - A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA: Some polar bears have shown surprising genetic changes that may help them adapt.
Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025 - The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.
December 12, 2025
You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media - Most of us overestimate how hooked we are The post You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media appeared first on Nautilus .Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs - The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.
Highly-Stressed Rats Sought Puffs of Cannabis to Relax - Learn how rats with naturally high hormone levels chose to chill out by seeking puffs of cannabis vapor.
Vegetarian and Vegan Kids Excel in Many Health Measures But Still Need Key Supplements - The largest dietary study comparing children’s diets shows that eating a vegetarian and vegan diet can work well for growing children, provided families stay on top of critical nutrients.
Comet 3I/ATLAS is getting greener and brighter as it approaches Earth, new images reveal - New images taken with the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii confirm that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has gotten brighter and greener since its close flyby of the sun in October.
Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime - "This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."
First Map of the Sun's Outer Edge Demystifies the Escape Route of Solar Wind - Learn what the first maps of the sun's atmospheric boundary reveal about solar wind and its escape into space.
Tanning Beds Are Mutating Your DNA and Tripling the Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer - For the first time, scientists have proven tanning beds are more dangerous than the sun and cause widespread DNA damage.
'Exodus' is a spiritual successor to 'Mass Effect' with a hard sci-fi edge. We spoke to the devs about time-dilation, human evolution, and honoring hard sci-fi (exclusive) - Sci-fi adventure Exodus is looking alright, alright, alright.
Why Being “Hangry” May Start in the Brain, Not the Belly - Learn how hunger affects mood only when people consciously feel it — not simply when energy levels drop.
Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too - Mosasaur teeth discovered in North Dakota tell a surprising story
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AI finds a surprising monkeypox weak spot that could rewrite vaccines - Researchers used AI to pinpoint a little-known monkeypox protein that provokes strong protective antibodies.
When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight? - The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight.
Get 45% off Marvel's Fantastic Four and the Predator movies with this Disney Plus streaming deal ahead of the holiday season - This Disney Plus bundle is 45% off and Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming, as well as the Predator movies with Badlands now in theaters.
New discovery offers real hope for rare genetic disease - Scientists discovered that certain gene changes allow cells to function even when frataxin, the protein lost in Friedreich’s ataxia, is missing.
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Discuss Eight-Month Space Station Mission - NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will recap his recent mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 19, from
James Webb telescope uncovers a new mystery: A broiling 'hell planet' with an atmosphere that shouldn't exist - James Webb finds a hot planet that is tidally locked with its parent star, is coated with a thick atmosphere of volatile chemicals.
Raccoons Have Hidden Rules to Navigate Cities, and Refuse to Cross Roads, Even for Easy Meals - Learn how motion sensors and GPS tracking uncovered how raccoons weigh risk against reward.
Supergirl's rockin' 1st trailer shows intergalactic bar fights, hangovers, and Krypto peeing on Superman's face (video) - Kara Zor-El goes galactic for this wild teaser set to Blondie's '80s anthem, 'Call Me'.
Scientists built an AI co-pilot for prosthetic bionic hands - Managing each finger separately can, with the right sensors, ease control issues.
This Hole Punch-Sized Patch Could Help Save Frogs - This Hole Punch-Sized Patch Could Help Save Frogs: A new method may reveal how the creatures weather rising threats in the wild.
A spider-like scar haunts Jupiter's moon Europa — and scientists think they know why - A strange, spider-like scar on Jupiter's icy moon Europa may mark where salty water once surged up through its fractured crust.
Thank The JWST For Confirming The First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole - Astronomers have been observing the Cosmic Owl for years, wondering if what they were seeing was a long-predicted runaway black hole.
Hubble Catches Another Glimpse of 3I/ATLAS - The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reobserved interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on 30 November with its Wide Field Camera 3 instrument.
NASA’s Webb, Curiosity Named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame - Two icons of discovery, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and NASA’s Curiosity rover, have earned places in TIME’s “Best Inventions Hall of Fame,” which
16th-century gallows and dozens of skeletons discovered in France - Archaeologists have identified a 16th-century gallows structure and nearly a dozen mass burial pits in Grenoble, France.
'Necessary for the future of humankind': Who was honored at the first-ever Global Space Awards? - The winners of the inaugural Global Space Awards were recently announced at a star-studded ceremony at London's Natural History Museum.
Cassius the giant crocodile died from sepsis after 40-year-old dormant infection burst from 'abscess,' necropsy reveals - Cassius was an 18-foot-long saltwater crocodile living in captivity in Marineland Crocodile Park in Australia.
Is the Secret to Long Life Freedom From Procreation? - A study notes marked lifespan increases in mammals that have been castrated or kept on contraception
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Geminid meteor shower forecast: Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13–14? - The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13–14, and the U.S. weather forecast will play a key role in what you'll see.
Giant structure discovered deep beneath Bermuda is unlike anything else on Earth - A thick layer of more than 12 miles of rock may explain why Bermuda seems to float above the surrounding ocean.
The Search for Life Tops NASA's Science Goals for the First Human Mars Mission - A new report identifies searching for life as the top science priority for humanity's first landing on Mars, ranking it above understanding water cycles, mapping geology, or even studying how the Martian environment affects astronaut health.
'Very novel and very puzzling': Unknown species of squid spotted burying itself upside down, pretending to be a plant - A new study reveals an unknown species of whiplash squid burying itself upside down in the deep sea — a first-of-its-kind behavior for cephalopods.
Every space and sci-fi game at The Game Awards 2025 - If you didn't stay up to watch The Game Awards 2025, here's the complete rundown of the hottest sci-fi and space games that appeared at the show.
String Theory Inspires a Brilliant, Baffling New Math Proof - Years ago, an audacious Fields medalist outlined a sweeping program that, he claimed, could be used to resolve a major problem in algebraic geometry.
Killer whales tail dolphins to hunt salmon - Killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins exhibit cooperative hunting and prey sharing behavior, enhancing foraging success and safety for both species.
Investors commit quarter-billion dollars to startup designing “Giga” satellites - "If we build these platforms well, we get to ask new questions about what's possible in orbit."
A Rare Gourd - NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured an uncommon sight – the death of a low-mass star – in this image of the Calabash Nebula released on Feb. 3, 2017.
DAILY DOSE: AI Chatbot Toys Raise New Safety and Emotional Risks for Children; AI Slop Is Spurring Record Requests for Imaginary Journals. - AI toys pose safety and emotional risks to children, prompting calls for transparency and independent testing before mainstream adoption.
NASA Announces Plan to Map Milky Way With Roman Space Telescope - NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team has released detailed plans for a major survey that will reveal our home galaxy, the Milky Way, in unprecedented detail.
US Space Force to get 'next level' tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites - The U.S. Space Force is boosting its ability to deter and defeat drones and other uncrewed aerial systems near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range.
Living At The Polar Circle - Since 2022, when I got invited for a keynote talk at a Deep Learning school, I have been visiting with increasing frequency the northern Sweden town of Lulea, and its Technology University (LTU).
How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation - Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.
Body image issues in adolescence linked to depression in adulthood - Teen body dissatisfaction predicts future eating disorders and depression, emphasizing the need for comprehensive prevention strategies addressing societal pressures.
New 'DNA cassette tape' can store up to 1.5 million times more data than a smartphone — and the data can last 20,000 years if frozen - Scientists have discovered that over half a mile of DNA could hold over 360,000 terabytes of data.
Comet Lemmon and Milky Way spotted over Hawaii | Space photo of the day for Dec. 12, 2025 - Hawaiian stargazers got a particularly special treat recently.
China's Great Green Wall: The giant artificial forest designed to slow the expansion of 2 deserts - Since 1978, China has planted more than 66 billion trees along its 2,800-mile-long northern border, and it wants to plant 34 billion more over the next 25 years to complete its "Great Green Wall."
AI-based tool predicts future cardiovascular events in patients with angina - An artificial intelligence imaging tool predicting reduced coronary blood flow effectively forecasts cardiovascular events in stable coronary artery disease patients.
Is the Big Bang a Myth? Part 1: Creation Stories - Let’s say you are transported back in time to some ancient culture.
Rare-earth europium substitution allows for more control over CO₂-to-fuel conversion - The electrochemical CO2 (carbon dioxide) reduction reaction takes harmful pollutants and transforms them into valuable products like fuel.
Gravitational Lenses Deliver a Verdict on the Hubble Tension - The Hubble Tension is one of the great mysteries of cosmology.
Massive Stars Make Their Mark in Hubble Image - This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a glittering blue dwarf galaxy called Markarian 178 (Mrk 178).
Polar bears leave thousands of tons of food scraps for other species - The new finding quantifies how much of polar bears' food goes uneaten.
Satellite constellations could obscure most space telescope observations by late 2030s: 'That part of the image will be forever lost' - "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?"
'A scale almost too big to imagine': Scientists spot monster black hole roaring with winds at more than 130 million mph - A black hole 30 million times the mass of the sun has produced winds one-fifth the speed of light, stunning scientists.
Scientists find hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape farming - New research shows that crops are far more vulnerable when too much rainfall originates from land rather than the ocean.
Daily multivitamins quietly lower blood pressure in some older adults - Emerging evidence hints that daily multivitamins might quietly help certain older adults keep their blood pressure in check—especially those with poorer diets and normal readings at the start.
Scientists reveal the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis - A sweeping review of more than 2,500 studies reveals that despite booming public enthusiasm, cannabis has strong scientific support for only a few medical uses, leaving most popular claims—like relief for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia—on shaky ground.
Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak - The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
Scientists find dark chocolate ingredient that slows aging - Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between dark chocolate and slower aging.
Ghost particles slip through Earth and spark a hidden atomic reaction - Scientists have managed to observe solar neutrinos carrying out a rare atomic transformation deep underground, converting carbon-13 into nitrogen-13 inside the SNO+ detector.
A nearby Earth-size planet just got much more mysterious - TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized world in the system’s habitable zone, is drawing scientific attention as researchers hunt for signs of an atmosphere—and potentially life-supporting conditions.
Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest - A potent atmospheric river delivered intense rainfall to western Washington, triggering flooding and mudslides.
A silent ocean pandemic is wiping out sea urchins worldwide - A sudden, unexplained mass die-off is decimating sea urchins around the world, including catastrophic losses in the Canary Islands.
Calls grow for fully integrated One Health surveillance - Cross-sectoral One Health surveillance is vital for early disease detection, say experts in the field.
Climate crisis driving new disease threats in Africa - Climate shocks are reshaping ecosystems, creating new pathways for disease across Africa.
New fossils in Qatar reveal a tiny sea cow hidden for 21 million years - Fossils from Qatar have revealed a small, newly identified sea cow species that lived in the Arabian Gulf more than 20 million years ago.
Lake-Star Analog for Europa’s Manannán Spider - What geological features on Earth can be used to better understand unique geological features on Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa?
How We Changed Cat Sounds Forever - The soft rumbles seem to reveal more about a feline than their meows, and it’s probably thanks to humans
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Rabies Virus Helps Map Psilocybin’s Brain Altering Effects - Rabies Virus Helps Map Psilocybin’s Brain Altering Effects: The pathogen is an ideal tracer of how connections change in mice.
December 11, 2025
Nerve injuries can trigger hidden immune changes throughout the entire body - Researchers discovered that nerve injuries can alter the immune system throughout the body, and males and females react very differently.Blue Origin targeting Dec. 18 for historic 1st spaceflight of wheelchair user - Blue Origin is targeting Dec. 18 for its NS-37 suborbital launch, which will fly a wheelchair user to space for the first time ever.
In a First, Watch as Orcas Team Up With Dolphins to Boost Their Salmon-Hunting Success - Learn how resident orcas collaborate with local dolphins to hunt salmon while offering protection for their smaller cousins in return.
Purrs Convey Cats' Identities Better Than Meows — Domestication Reveals Why - Learn why purrs say more about a cat's identity than its meows, and how domestication forever changed the way cats communicate with their owners.
Your Backyard Hammock Has a 4,000-Year-Old History and Helped Shape the Americas - Learn the untold story of the hammock, and how it was used by both Indigenous cultures and European colonizers.
A Tatooine-Like Planet Is Revealing How Worlds Form Around Two Suns - Learn how the discovery of a young planet orbiting two suns is revealing how worlds form and survive in binary star systems.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida on worldwide 300th orbital flight of 2025 (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 11, 2025.
Was the Earth Created by a Supernova Shockwave? - New model suggests cosmic rays from a supernova led to the formation of our planet
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NASA's Chandra telescope uses 'X-arithmetic' to reveal how black holes shape galaxy clusters (images) - A novel "X-arithmetic" technique reveals how black holes shape the universe's largest structures.
Did Life Begin in Prebiotic Surface Gels? - Surface-bound gels may have provided the structure and chemistry necessary for life to take root on Earth.
Over 400,000-Year-Old Evidence of Fire-Making Unearthed — Thousands of Years Earlier Than Once Thought - Learn more about the creation of fire, and how new artifacts show that fire was used tens of thousands of years earlier than previously believed.
A Marine Predator the Size of a Bus Patrolled Ancient Rivers 66 Million Years Ago - Learn how chemical clues reveal a mosasaur was hunting in freshwater rivers as the Cretaceous seaway receded.
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development - NASA has selected one small explorer mission concept to advance toward flight design and another for an extended period of concept development.
Astronomers capture close-up images of nova explosions on 2 dead stars in unprecedented detail - The nova eruptions come about when a white dwarf steals too much matter from a close red giant companion.
'They had not been seen ever before': Romans made liquid gypsum paste and smeared it over the dead before burial, leaving fingerprints behind, new research finds - Fingerprints on a Roman burial hold new clues to an unusual liquid gypsum funeral ritual.
SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, seeks $1.5 trillion valuation: reports - SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 and will seek a valuation of $1.5 trillion, according to media reports.
This Tiny Neon Frog Dwells in the Clouds - Researchers recently discovered an extremely small frog species in Brazil
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A New Five-Year Survey Of The Magellanic Clouds Will Answer Some Questions About Our Neighbours - The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) is forming a new research group that will focus solely on the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.
Killer whales are teaming up with dolphins on salmon hunts, study finds — but not everyone agrees - There are eye-opening claims that orcas and dolphins are working together on salmon hunts and sharing food — but not everyone is convinced.
NASA Works with Boeing, Other Collaborators Toward More Efficient Global Flights - Picture this: You’re just about done with a transoceanic flight, and the tracker in your seat-back screen shows you approaching your destination airport.