Planetary Sciences

Moons of Uranus surprise scientists in Hubble study

Scientists using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope went looking for evidence of one phenomenon and found quite another.

Astronomy

Record-breaking cosmic structure discovered in colossal galaxy cluster

Astronomers have discovered the largest known cloud of energetic particles surrounding a galaxy cluster—spanning nearly 20 million light-years. The finding challenges long-standing theories about how particles stay energized ...

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Scorecard measures gaps in wildfire preparedness

In response to recent devastating wildfire seasons in Alberta, a new tool is helping communities in the province determine, reduce and better manage their risk as forecasts suggest these events will become more frequent.

Where is the center of the universe?

About a century ago, scientists were struggling to reconcile what seemed like a contradiction in Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Five benefits Africa's new space agency can deliver

The African Space Agency was officially inaugurated in Cairo's Space City in April 2025. The event marked a milestone in a process that had been in the works since the early 2000s. Drawing inspiration from the European Space ...

The nuclear option: Europe's plan for faster space travel

Getting to Mars takes a really long time, about nine months using today's rocket technology. This is because regular rocket engines burn fuel and oxygen together (like a car engine), but they're not very efficient. The fundamental ...