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'Roasting marshmallow' exoplanet is so hot, it rains metal. How did it form?
WASP-121b is like nothing in the solar system, raining liquid metal and being puffy like a marshmallow. The origins of these "toasted marshmallow" planets could be more complicated than thought.
Is the moon still geologically active? Evidence says it's possible
Wrinkle ridges that formed in the past 160 million years suggest recent geological activity on the moon.
A red moon: Will the next 'Sputnik Moment' be made in China?
The next Sputnik Moment will take place against the backdrop of great power competition, as it did in the 1950s. This time, the top contenders are the U.S. and China.
Trump wants the US to land astronauts on Mars soon. Could it happen by 2029?
There are many obstacles to overcome before humans can set foot on Mars, including problems surrounding launch mass and closed-loop systems and the hazards of space radiation.
A year in isolation: 366-day mock moon mission wraps up in Russia
For 366 days, six analog astronauts lived and worked in a sealed environment in Russia, an Earth-based stand-in for interplanetary missions of the future.
Giant ice age landforms discovered deep beneath North Sea revealed in amazing detail
Black holes that have been obscured by clouds of dust still emit infrared light, enabling astronomers to spot them for the very first time
Private Athena moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of SpaceX launch on Feb. 26
Athena, the second lunar lander from Intuitive Machines, is set to launch soon, carrying NASA payloads and Nokia's first-ever moon-based 4G network.
European 'Swarm' satellites detect electric currents from the ocean's tides
Satellites have detected electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could obtain insights into the motion of other liquid masses on Earth.
