The most recent discoveries in our universe.
Most Earth-like Exoplanet discovered
The most Earth-like exoplanet discovered, 300 light-years away, orbiting in the habitable zone of its star., hidden in early NASA Kepler data.
The Most Powerful ever Supernova detected
Astronomers just detect the most powerful supernova – star explosion, ever observed.
What happened before the Big Bang?
This video describes how the Universe began and what happened before the Big Bang.
Cassini may explain Saturn’s Atmospheric mystery
Data from NASA’s Cassini may explain Saturn’s atmospheric mystery. New mapping of the giant planet’s upper atmosphere reveals likely reason why it’s so hot.
A Very Large eye exam
Surrounded by the gleaming metal of one of ESO’s Very Large Telescope’s (VLT) Unit Telescopes, two engineers are carrying out maintenance work on the telescope’s complex and delicate
Why are all the planets on the same orbital plane?
Why are all the planets on the same orbital plane? Is it a coincidence? Or is something else at play here?
The most Energetic Outflows ever witnessed in the Universe
Scientists discovered the most energetic outflows ever witnessed in the Universe.
Inverted Channels and Layers on Mars
Another stunning picture of Mars that shows plains North of the Southwestern Juventae Chasma, a canyon part of the gigantic Valles Marineris system.
More than 100 Minor Planets at the far reaches of the Solar System discovered
Scientists discovered more than 100 minor planets beyond Neptune, at the far reaches of the Solar System.
This Exoplanet is so Hot that it Rains Iron
ESO Telescope observes an exoplanet where temperatures climb above 2400 degrees Celsius and could rain iron.