The Perseids meteor shower is set to light up the night sky soon, offering a spectacular show for stargazers. This annual event is known for its bright and frequent meteors, making it a summer favorite. However, this year's viewing might be a bit tricky due to a bright moon that could overshadow som
Science in America is in trouble. The current administration is cutting funding for research. This is a big deal. It affects everything from space exploration to understanding our planet. First, let's talk about the cuts. The budget for basic research is proposed to be cut by 34%. NASA's budget is
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown us the farthest and clearest infrared pictures of the universe ever seen. This incredible tool, launched in December 2021, can detect heat and light that our eyes can't see. It's like having superpowers to look back in time, almost to the beginning of
A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity,
The Milky Way, our cosmic home, has always been a source of fascination. Recently, scientists have been buzzing about a strange sign detected in our galaxy. This sign, known as PML, is not your typical neon light or a flashy billboard. Instead, it's a subtle hint hidden in the vast expanse of space.
A mysterious traveler has been spotted heading towards our solar system. This object, now named 3I/ATLAS, is the third confirmed interstellar visitor. It's currently between the asteroid belt and Jupiter, moving at an incredible speed of about 130, 000 miles per hour. The object's origin is quite i
Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical e
In the vast expanse of space, a dead satellite named Relay 2 made a surprising comeback. Astronomers in Australia detected a powerful radio signal in mid-June that initially sparked excitement. They thought they had stumbled upon an unknown object near Earth. However, the source of the signal turned
In a groundbreaking development, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has showcased its capabilities by identifying over 2, 000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours of observation. This includes seven near-Earth asteroids, none of which pose an immediate threat to our planet. The observatory's adv
Astronomers had a surprise when they thought they found a powerful radio burst from deep space. It turned out to be a signal from an old, broken NASA satellite called Relay 2. This satellite has been floating in space since 1964 and stopped working in 1967. The signal was so strong that it blocked o
