Astronomy News

In this false-color Webb image, the foreground galaxy is shown in blue, while the background galaxy is in red. The organic molecules are highlighted in orange. C

JWST discovers cosmic ‘smoke signals’ in most distant galaxy seen from EarthAugust 1, 2023

Man staring into the stars

Listen to a twinkling star! Scientists reveal ‘warped ray gun’ sound of bright celestial bodiesJuly 28, 2023

pic of Jupiter's moon, Europa, with red streaks across its surface.

Scientists discover extraterrestrial salty ice that may exist on faraway moonsJuly 28, 2023

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron replaces a filter in the space station’s Brine Processor Assembly.

Science & Technology News

Scientists solve astronauts’ water supply issues — using their own urineJuly 27, 2023

People looking up at Milky Way galaxy in night sky

We come in peace: Scientists and artists prepare for first contact with alien lifeJuly 26, 2023

artist's concept of blue white dwarf star that looks like a planet on a black background

Strange ‘two-faced’ star discovery could be a preview of our Sun’s futureJuly 20, 2023