Once upon a time, the core of a massive star collapsed, creating a shockwave that blasted outward, ripping the star apart as it went. When the shockwave reached the star’s surface, it punched through, ...

A star system 5,000 light-years from Earth, surrounded by layers of dust, could help scientists better understand the final ...

One of the many advantages of being in space is having a front-row seat to the most anticipated cosmic events.

The most powerful telescope to be launched into space has made history by detecting a record number of new stars in a distant galaxy. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, history's largest and most ...

The most powerful telescope to be launched into space has made history by detecting a record number of new stars in a distant ...

The study, which has revealed the distribution and evolution of these intriguing celestial bodies, is giving scientists an entirely new perspective on the formation of the outer solar system. These ...

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has survived an up-close encounter with the sun, officially coming closer to the fiery star than any other spacecraft before it. The record-breaking solar approach took ...

As scientists await detailed data from the flyby, set to arrive on January 1, 2025, the probe's survival marks a critical milestone in science's quest to unravel the mysteries of our closest star.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Created in Canva Pro by Daisy Dobrijevic 2024 was a busy year for solar news ...

“By studying the Sun up close, we can better understand its impacts throughout our solar system, including on the technology we use daily on Earth and in space, as well as learn about the workings of ...

We look ahead to 2025 as the sun ramps up its activity, driven by the peak of the current solar cycle. 2024 was a busy year for solar news, but what can we expect from 2025? In April, a total ...

The data will help scientists study various aspects of the sun, including the origin of the solar wind, a stream of particles that creates a protective bubble around the solar system. Parker’s ...