A young star system in the constellation Musca is grabbing attention. This system, located 307 light-years away, is home to two massive gas giants. These planets are still in the process of forming, making them bright and visible to astronomers. The star at the center of this system is incredibly yo
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured an incredible image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063. This cluster is so massive that it acts like a cosmic magnifying glass, bending light from distant galaxies. This effect, known as gravitational lensing, allows the telescope to see galaxies that
LeBron James is at a crossroads with his basketball career. He is weighing his options for the 2025-26 season. He has a choice to make about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has a player option for the second year of his two-year, $104 million deal. He has not yet announced what he wil
Jupiter is known for its stunning light shows, and they are much more impressive than what we see on Earth. These lights, called auroras, are caused by high-energy particles from space hitting the planet's atmosphere near its magnetic poles. Jupiter's strong magnetic field makes these lights even br
James B. Milliken has been chosen to lead the University of California system. He will be the 22nd person to hold this position. The University of California is a big deal. It has 10 campuses, six medical centers, and three labs. Milliken is no stranger to big jobs. He has been the head of the Univ
Crystal Hefner, the former Playboy model, is planning her second wedding. She is marrying James Ward, a marine biologist, who popped the question in April 2025. The couple started dating in 2024 and got engaged after a romantic trip to Africa. Ward proposed to Hefner in a very persona
A former high-ranking military official has recently come under fire for his questionable actions. James Stavridis, a retired U. S. Navy Admiral, has strongly criticized Pete Hegseth, the current Defense Secretary. The issue at hand involves the use of the messaging app Signal. Hegseth is accused o
The quest for life beyond Earth has always focused on stars that are shining brightly. But what if the key to finding habitable worlds lies in the remnants of stars that have already died? White dwarfs, the faint, cooling cores of stars like our Sun, might just be the answer. These stellar remn
The James Webb Space Telescope is a big deal. It cost a whopping 10 billion dollars. That is a lot of money. Even when spread over many years, it still takes up a large part of NASA's yearly science budget. The recent cuts to NASA's budget make this even more true. But is it worth it? That is
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a surprising twist in the life of a distant star. The star, known as ZTF SLRN-2020, is about 12, 000 light-years away. Astronomers initially thought the star had grown into a red giant and swallowed a nearby planet. This is a common event in some star sys
