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New heat measurements renew Enceladus’ astrobiological promise Scientists have detected excess heat escaping from the north pole of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s small but scientifically…

Introduction: A celestial blaze in M82 Every now and then a single image can redefine our view of a nearby galaxy. This week, the James…

The Case for a Newborn Ocean on Mimas The idea that Saturn’s moon Mimas might host a subsurface ocean has moved from speculation to a…

New clues from the Moon’s largest crater A fresh interpretation of the Moon’s oldest giant impact hinges on the South Pole–Aitken (SPA) basin, the largest…

Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Makes a Close Mars Flyby The rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has once again captured the imagination of space enthusiasts and scientists alike…

Rising Challenge: Observing a Visitor from Another Star In October 2025, astronomers faced a familiar problem with an unfamiliar guest. Comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar…

New Clues Point to a Hidden World Astronomers are gathering evidence that could point to a hidden planet in our solar system. In a study…

JWST Delivers a New View of SIMP-0136 The James Webb Space Telescope has offered astronomers a rare look at SIMP-0136, a rogue world that drifts…

Anticipating a rare interstellar encounter On October 3, 2025, observers on Earth will finally get a chance to study 3I/ATLAS up close as the interstellar…
