Uranus May 27 NASA researchers make observation of Uranus polar cyclone in first photos Using ground-based telescopes to examine radio waves, NASA scientists have found strong evidence of a polar cyclone on the ice giant Uranus for the first time.
NASA May 16 NASA’s Juno spacecraft will fly by Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io In the latest of more than 50 flybys, NASA's Juno spacecraft is slated to pass Jupiter's volcanic moon Io on Tuesday. The agency said this will be the closest flyby to date.
Saturn May 5 The rings of Saturn are falling in on the planet as icy rain, scientists say Scientists say that Saturn's rings are falling in on the planet as icy rain due to the gas giant's intense gravity. Saturn's rings are made of pieces of comets, asteroids or moons.
AIR AND SPACE May 4 Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate For the first time, astronomer have observed the first direct evidence of a dying and ancient sun-like star devouring an exoplanet – a possible window into our solar system's future.
VIDEO April 25 Black holes seen grabbing wayward stars in 3D simulation At Northwestern University, astrophysicists conducted a simulation in which black holes can be seen "taking bites" out of stars — then spitting out the remains "like messy toddlers." Check out this mesmerizing video showing 3D computer simulations!
SCIENCE April 17 Planets quiz! How well do you know these fun facts about our solar system? Earth Day is April 22 — think you know the planets? Test your knowledge of the solar system in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz — and see how well you do!
Jupiter April 12 Europe's JUICE mission will explore Jupiter system, planet's ocean-bearing moons The European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft is slated to launch on Thursday to study the gas giant Jupiter and its three ocean-bearing moons in new detail.
Planets March 25 Webb Space Telescope captures dust storm on remote planet Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA said researchers have spotted silicate cloud features in the swirling atmosphere of a planet 40 light-years away from Earth.
Planets March 24 March planetary alignment: How and when to see it A planetary alignment is reportedly slated for the end of the month. The dazzling display will include our moon and five planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus.
NASA March 16 NASA sees active Venus volcano for first time ever NASA said scientists have seen direct evidence of active volcanism on Venus for the first time, looking at images taken decades ago by the Magellan mission.
