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Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited
Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.
Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds
Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance.
Could we use giant nets to catch spacecraft landing on the moon?
This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.
Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)
One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.
June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025
SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.
Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close
"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."
James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.
NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)
"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."
Laws of physics are still broken: Attempt to explain away black holes' central singularity falls short, scientist says
A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity.
