Astronomy News

Comparison between a conventional galaxy (ESO 325-G004) enveloped in a halo of dark matter, occupying the heaviest plate on the weight scale, and the galaxy NGC 1277 (on the left), in which the study of the mass distribution reveals the absence of dark matter

Cosmic conundrum: First galaxy discovered without dark matter leaves scientists baffledSeptember 3, 2023

Earth and Moon seen by Mars Express.

Is that us?! Photo from space reveals what Earth looks like from MarsSeptember 3, 2023

Illustration of a radio telescope satellite pointed at the stars in space.

E.T. phone home: Scientists develop way to detect actual alien signals instead of spoofsSeptember 2, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope

JWST helps astrophysicists discover potential ‘dark stars,’ unlocking secrets of dark matterAugust 29, 2023

Person looking up at outer space, night sky

How old is the universe? New theory suggests it’s been around twice as long as scientists believed!August 28, 2023

Astronauts standing by a rocket ship

Just 22 people needed to colonize Mars — but do you have the right personality?August 24, 2023