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Astronomers discover origins of mysterious double hot Jupiter exoplanets: 'It is a dance of sorts'
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered the strange dance that leads to the creation of rare "double hot Jupiters" in binary star systems that are "just right."

Vera Rubin Observatory zooms into deep space | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The world's largest digital camera focuses on the Virgo Cluster, showing never-before-seen detail in our universe

A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Simulations of asteroids near Venus reveal gaps in our ability to detect them.

Radio signals from the dawn of time could help 'weigh' the universe's 1st stars
By Robert Lea published
A radio signal from the dawn of time could help scientists weigh the first stars and reveal how they lifted the cosmic darkness.

Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory
By Victoria Corless published
A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.

Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming'
By Robert Lea published
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.
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