Astronomy
The Webb Telescope Captures a Stunning View of the Cartwheel Galaxy
Webb sees through dust and gas into regions out of reach of optical telescopes such as Hubble, revealing new galaxy views
Stories by Tereza Pultarova
Particle Physics
CERN Suspends Collaborations with Russia
Citing the military invasion of Ukraine, the world’s leading organization for particle physics research has paused its work with Russia
Space Exploration
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Delay Europe’s ExoMars Rover Launch
The Rosalind Franklin rover was set to embark for Mars later this year, but the deteriorating relationship between Europe and Russia now makes that very unlikely
Astronomy
SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites Leave Streaks in Asteroid-Hunting Telescope’s Images
Despite efforts to reduce light pollution from the satellites, their disruptions of astronomical observations are increasing at an alarming pace
Astronomy
James Webb Space Telescope Completes Crucial Sunshield Deployment
The successful unfurling of the five-layered, tennis court-sized assemblage is a major milestone for the new observatory
Planetary Science
Can Digital Replica of Earth Save the World from Climate Disaster?
A new virtual model of our planet could help resolve lingering climatic uncertainties
Space Exploration
Russian Crew Arrives at Space Station for a Historic Film Shoot
After a tense manual docking by a professional cosmonaut, the Soyuz spacecraft’s other occupants—an actress and a director—are set to make a first-of-its-kind movie in orbit...
Astronomy
This Supernova Will Make a Ghostly Reappearance in 2037
A chance celestial alignment is allowing astronomers to witness a distant star’s explosive death, again and again
Space & Physics
Life on Venus Is Impossible because of Lack of Water, Study Suggests
Otherwise clement regions of the planet’s atmosphere are still too dry to sustain life as we know it
Space & Physics
Mineral Found in Lunar Meteorite Hints at Hidden Moon Water
Moganite within a moon rock found in northwest Africa suggests a treasure trove of ice in the lunar subsurface
Space & Physics
Hubble Detects Alien Stratosphere
The upper atmosphere of the giant exoplanet WASP-121b may be wreathed in layers of glowing water vapor
