Sharmila Kuthunur

A new study suggests dark matter could subtly tint or polarize light, leaving faint color clues that next-generation telescopes might detect.

From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.

After decades of searching, astronomers have imaged two supermassive black holes in orbit around each other at the heart of quasar OJ287.

Scientists have spotted the first clear sign of water from an interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, offering new clues to the chemistry of other planetary systems.

Two decades of spacecraft images reveal more than 1,000 dust devils whipping across Mars at unexpected speeds, offering fresh insight into how wind and dust shape the Red Planet.

Astronomers using JWST have captured the clearest view yet of a doomed red supergiant star just before it exploded, solving a decades-old mystery about why such stars rarely appear to go supernova.

NASA's Perseverance rover has found minerals that could have powered life on Mars — or simply shaped the Red Planet's environment in fascinating ways.

Astronomers using JWST have captured the sharpest infrared view yet of the supermassive black hole jet in M87, offering new insights into its structure and physics.

Scientists believe a moon of Uranus may have once had a subsurface ocean.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have delivered the first detailed weather report of a nearby rogue world, and it's stormier than expected.

Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was caused by an asteroid impact over 40 million years ago, ending years of controversy over its origin.

New JWST observations show Saturn's auroras dotted with dark beads and a star pattern missing two arms, puzzling astronomers.

New simulations suggest sub-Neptune planets may be drier than thought, challenging the "water world" hypothesis and reshaping the search for life beyond Earth.

Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.

The discovery of a rare runaway galaxy suggests some isolated systems were shaped by past group interactions before being flung into solitude.

"The fact that we captured the aurora again demonstrates that our method for predicting aurorae on Mars and capturing them works."

"Although this doesn't rule out the possibility that Enceladus' ocean may be habitable, it does mean we need to be cautious in making that assumption just because of the composition of the plumes."

New research shows that solar flares are six times hotter than thought and calls for updated sun models that could improve space weather forecasting.

"Webb was the key that made it happen."

India successfully tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew module ahead of its planned first-ever astronaut launch in 2027.

"Bennu is a time capsule of the material that was throughout the solar system."

"Since I landed in Lucknow around 7:30 this morning, I must have clicked about 2,000 selfies."

Astronomers may have solved the mystery of how hypervelocity white dwarfs rocket out of the Milky Way at breakneck speeds.

NASA's Perseverance rover captured a striking new image of massive, wind-carved sand formations known as "megaripples" during its latest exploration stop on the Red Planet.

Even if life never took hold on Ceres, the discovery could help broaden the range of environments that could potentially be habitable.