‘Very interesting wiggles’ in data from silent NASA Mars spacecraft lead to unexpected solar wind discovery

Data from NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields.

Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026

Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026

Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered up by a magnetic star corpse

NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with ‘dandelion drones’ to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of “biomimicry” for the next generation of Mars robots.

The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside

The familiar concept of a planetary core, a small, dense metallic heart we take for granted, may be the exception rather than the rule for exoplanets.

Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026

A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus.

NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan today. Here’s how to watch it live.

NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.

Scientists thought Jupiter’s moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they’re not so sure

“The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn’t as strong as we first understood it.”

This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed a cloudy morning dissipating to leave a clear sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter.

Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.