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Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’

The body is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light billions of light years from Earth

The Guardian - UK

In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existed

The Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7 billion years ago, long before the Sun existed. The meteorite fell in Victoria, Australia, in 1969. Researchers later isolated the ancient stardust and studied trapped isotopes to estimate its…

The Economic Times

The Universe At Its Most Beautiful: The 20 Best Images From The 2026 David Malin Astrophotography Awards

From distant galaxies and colorful nebulae to eclipses, comets, planets, and dramatic nightscapes, the competition showcases the incredible diversity of our universe through the lens of modern astrophotography.

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Unique asteroid spotted with its own moon

Findings may help unravel processes that shaped the earliest phases of our solar system’s formation

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: 'Although all the good arts serve to draw man's mind away from vices and...' - inspiring quote by father of astronomy teaches life lessons on how learning shapes character and how knowledge helps you become a better person

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: Nicolaus Copernicus believed learning and arts shape character and lead to better lives. His quote highlights knowledge's power to move minds away from vices. Copernicus, a Polish astronomer, proposed the Sun-centered solar system model. His heliocentric theory transformed understanding of the universe and…

The Economic Times

Government expands discount scheme to encourage larger businesses to install rooftop solar

The Albanese government will expand the scheme providing incentives to households and businesses to acquire renewable energy to enable larger businesses, farms and community facilities to install solar systems up to ten times bigger than presently allowed.

The Conversation

3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash

"We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."

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The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026

New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.

Space

Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualities

Nearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar System's most compelling destinations. Future observations could determine just how closely its interior resembles the processes operating inside Earth—and how radically different two worlds can be while still sharing…

The Economic Times

Starwatch: Mercury to reach farthest point from the sun

Morning sky offers rare opportunity for a glimpse at solar system’s innermost world

The Guardian - UK

1st three-headed asteroid found in our solar system — and it has a little moon

Sophisticated high-contrast imaging has revealed asteroid 44 Nysa to have three lobes and a small moon.

Space

Is a massive planet lurking beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery: In 1999, scientists proposed a world four times Jupiter's mass; 25 years later, the debate continues

Is there a giant hidden planet beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery explained: In 1999, astronomers proposed Tyche. They suspected a giant world hiding deep in the Oort Cloud. It was four times bigger than Jupiter. Weird comet paths pointed right to it. Then in 2014, NASA’s WISE telescope scanned the…

The Economic Times

In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limits

NASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the ancient Ice Age. The moment the ice melted, the microbes woke right up. They immediately started swimming, feeding, and multiplying. This shock revival proved ancient organisms can survive extreme freezing for millennia. Now,…

The Economic Times

Alien Probes Hiding in Our Solar System: Study Reveals Hidden Technosignatures in Asteroid Belt

A new study suggests alien probes and hidden technosignatures could be concealed within the asteroid belt, raising fresh questions about unexplained data in our solar system.

International Business Times UK

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What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek

The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system — including those on Earth.

The Independent UK

Astronomers find weird ‘third wheel’ object orbiting a failed star that could be first exosatellite

Object might be the first moon ever spotted outside of our solar system

Space

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be

Dinosaurs, Martians, and the fate of the human race? This could be more than your standard day at the office for the Enterprise crew.

LiveScience

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft awakens from yearlong hibernation to do unprecedented science beyond Pluto

NASA's record-breaking New Horizons spacecraft has awoken from a 321-day hibernation in "good health" as it resumes unprecedented science at the solar system's edge.

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Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder?

Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons?

The Guardian - UK

Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere

Scientists discover the first confirmed atmosphere around rocky planet outside our solar system that is within the habitable zone

The Conversation

‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change

Australia is a world leader when it comes to adopting rooftop solar systems. But our solar transition is leaving renters and apartment dwellers behind.

The Economic Times

Space jam: 'Raspberry sugar' discovered near the centre of the Milky Way; what scientists say about life's building blocks forming before planets existed

A sugar molecule found in raspberries has been detected near the Milky Way's center. This marks the first time the molecule has been identified beyond our Solar System. Researchers identified erythrulose in a giant cloud of gas and dust. The findings suggest essential ingredients for life may be common across…

The Conversation

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Economic Times

China's Tianwen-2 captures first close-up image of Earth's quasi-moon ahead of historic sample mission

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached Kamo'oalewa, a temporary quasi-moon of Earth. The mission faces challenges due to the asteroid's small size and fragile structure. Sample collection will be significantly more difficult than initially anticipated by scientists. Successful sample return would make China the third nation to achieve this feat. The…

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NASA's New Horizons probe just woke up from hibernation 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto. What's it doing out there?

NASA's New Horizons probe has woken up in good health nearly 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto after spending nearly a year in hibernation.

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