Saturn's Moon Mimas May Be Way More Habitable Than We First Thought Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Death Star, might harbor liquid water beneath its icy shell. Inverse · Aug 18, 2024
Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system. Space · Aug 18, 2024
Our highlights from the Edinburgh Art Festival as it celebrates its 20th anniversary X MUSE, Scotland's home-grown young vodka brand, is taking the art world by storm; a perfect partner then for the Edinburgh Art Festival's 20th anniversary. Wallpaper · Aug 18, 2024
Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos) On Aug. 14, Jupiter and Mars appeared closer together than they've been in over two years. Here are some of the best photos of this rare event. Space · Aug 16, 2024
Scientists Pinpoint Dino-killing Asteroid's Origin: Past Jupiter An intense debate surrounding the cosmic rock that killed the dinosaurs has stirred scientists for decades, but a new study has revealed some important -- and far-out -- data about the impactor's origin story. International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024
Crater formed from Earth’s extinction event produced by carbon-rich ‘C-type’ asteroid, scientists suggest Experts studying material from event 66m years ago find signs to show how Chicxulub impact crater was formed The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024
Scientists Finally Know Where the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Came From — At Least They Think The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter, a new study suggests. Inverse · Aug 15, 2024
Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system. LiveScience · Aug 15, 2024
$100,000 quadrillion asteroid Psyche may be rusting, James Webb telescope reveals A new James Webb Space Telescope analysis of the giant, metal-rich asteroid Psyche reveals signs of hydration in the form of rust. This could help pin down the mysterious rock's origins. LiveScience · Aug 14, 2024
Don’t Miss This Rare Chance to See Mars And Jupiter Side-By-Side Early Tomorrow Morning Mars and Jupiter team up to close out the Perseid meteor shower in style. Inverse · Aug 13, 2024
See Mars and Jupiter form 'double planet' early Aug. 14 On Aug. 14, Mars and Jupiter will appear to be the closest they've been in over two years. Space · Aug 12, 2024
The original Doom-inspired roguelike will return this year as Jupiter Hell Classic Turn-based shotguns vs. turn-based demons. PC Gamer · Aug 11, 2024
‘It’s going to be hair-raising’: high-risk slingshot move will send robot craft to Jupiter European space scientists will begin a delicate navigation that will take a probe on scenic route to outer solar system The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024
Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033 Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024
Space · Aug 8, 2024 Over 350 asteroids have hidden moons, Gaia space telescope finds By precisely tracking the orbit of over 156,000 asteroids, the ESA star-surveying satellite Gaia has potentially found over 350 previously undiscovered asteroid-moon binaries.
LiveScience · Aug 7, 2024 Jupiter Mars conjunction: How to see 2 planets 'kiss' in the sky before sunrise on Wednesday Look east before dawn on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to see the giant planet and the Red Planet just a third of a degree from one another in a rare planetary conjunction.
Space · Aug 5, 2024 The sun is a 'runaway world collector' that can trap passing rogue planets The sun could collect rogue planets and hold them at the outskirts of the solar system for millions of years, occasionally trading them with neighboring star Alpha Centauri.
Space · Aug 4, 2024 New moon of August 2024: Venus in conjunction The day after the new moon , the moon will be in conjunction with Venus, passing just under the planet low on the horizon in the night sky.
Space · Aug 2, 2024 Venus may be able to support life, new atmospheric evidence suggests Preliminary evidence for gases that could be biosignatures have been found in the atmosphere of Venus, but even if these biosignatures are real, does it necessarily imply life?
Space · Jul 30, 2024 The moon, Mars and Jupiter form a predawn triangle on July 31. Here's how to see it The moon, Mars and Jupiter form a triangle in the early morning hours of July 31 alongside the stars of the Taurus constellation. Here's how to see it.
Space · Jul 29, 2024 See the moon meet Mars, follow the Arc to Arcturus and keep your eyes peeled for meteors and more this week Discover your night sky this week, July 29 — Aug. 4, 2024, using just your naked eyes, no equipment necessary.
Digital Camera World · Jul 29, 2024 Astrophotography in August 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Starwatch: July to end with stunning celestial grouping Crescent moon will appear with Pleiades star cluster, Jupiter and Mars, and the bright star Aldebaran
Space · Jul 28, 2024 10 weird water worlds in the solar system and beyond Planetary scientists have been searching the cosmos for liquid water. Here are the most promising water worlds in the solar system and beyond.
International Business Times · Jul 27, 2024 Spacecraft To Swing By Earth, Moon On Path To Jupiter A spacecraft launched last year will slingshot back around Earth and the Moon next month in a high-stakes, world-first manoeuvre as it pinballs its way through the Solar System to Jupiter.