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NASA rover discovers liquid water 'ripples' carved into Mars rock — and it could rewrite the Red Planet's history
By Joanna Thompson published
NASA's Curiosity rover photographed remnants of rippling waves in an ancient Martian lakebed, proving that the Red Planet had open water for longer in its history than previously thought.

1 million 'interstellar objects' — each larger than the Statue of Liberty — may lurk in the outer solar system
By Harry Baker published
New simulations reveal that around 1 million "macroscopic" objects from our closest stellar neighbors, the Alpha Centauri system, may already reside in the Oort Cloud, far from sight.

Human spaceflight quiz: How well do you know our journey into space?
By Harry Baker published
Test your knowledge of humanity's major space-faring milestones and the incredible astronauts who accomplished them.

Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope shocks scientists with image of ancient galaxy roaring back to life
By Jamie Carter published
The James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed in on Leo P, a tiny galaxy with some big things to say about star formation.

Potentially hazardous asteroids: How many dangerous space rocks lurk near Earth — and can we stop them?
By JoAnna Wendel, Harry Baker last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the potentially hazardous asteroids that come worryingly close to our planet.

Pale Blue Dot: The iconic Valentine's Day photo of Earth turns 35 today — and you're probably in it
By Damien Pine published
On this day 35 years ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a picture that changed how we see our planet. The iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image is just as awe-inspiring today.

Mystery star could belong to the fastest planetary system ever seen
By Harry Baker published
Researchers believe they have rediscovered a mysterious star system first spotted in 2011. If true, the alien sun and its exoplanet companion are speeding through our galaxy at more than 1.2 million mph. However, it is unclear if this is really the case.

'We were amazed': Astronomers discover oldest, biggest black hole jet in the known universe — and there may be more
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers have used a continent-sized radio telescope to find the largest black hole jet ever observed in the early universe.

Best star projectors 2025: Bring the cosmos indoors
By Tantse Walter last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.

Scientists share groundbreaking image of the 'cosmic web' connecting 2 galaxies near the dawn of time
By Shreejaya Karantha published
After hundreds of hours of observations, researchers captured a highly detailed image of a long filament of the "cosmic web" connecting two distant galaxies. The discovery opens new windows for understanding how structures form and evolve in the universe.
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