Betelgeuse Has a Hidden Companion Star, Scientists Confirm
Scientists have confirmed that the red supergiant Betelgeuse has a hidden companion star, solving the long-standing mystery of its periodic dimming.
#Betelgeuse#Astronomy#Astrophysics
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Mouse Gives Birth After Space Mission in Scientific First
A mouse that spent two weeks in orbit has successfully given birth after returning to Earth, a key development for scientists studying the viability of long-term space habitation.
#Space#Science#Biology
Full Moon to Spoil 2026 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
The 2026 Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the year's best, is expected to be a major disappointment due to a daylight peak and an interfering full moon.
#Meteor Shower#Astronomy#Quadrantids
Cosmic Nursery NGC 2264 Reveals Star Formation Secrets
Located 2,700 light-years away, the stellar nursery NGC 2264 offers a detailed look at star formation, featuring the famous Christmas Tree cluster and Cone Nebula.
#Astronomy#NGC 2264#Star Formation
Euclid Telescope Captures Stunning View of Distant Galaxy
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has delivered a stunning new image of spiral galaxy NGC 646, showcasing its mission to map the dark universe.
#Euclid Telescope#Astronomy#Space
Interstellar Comet Nears Earth for Final Farewell
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making its final close approach to Earth on Dec. 19, offering scientists a rare chance to study an object from outside our solar system.
#Comet#Space#Astronomy
Cosmic Explosion Lasts Seven Hours
Astronomers report an unprecedented cosmic explosion, a gamma-ray burst (GRB 250702B) that lasted over seven hours, challenging existing models.
#Gamma-ray burst#Cosmic explosion#Astronomy
Students Fix Webb Telescope's Blurry Vision From Earth
Two Australian PhD students developed a software fix for the James Webb Space Telescope, correcting a blur in its images and restoring its high-resolution vision.
#James Webb Space Telescope#Astronomy#Space
Space Becomes New Frontier for Cyber Warfare, Report Finds
A new report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on space systems, with over 237 incidents linked to armed conflicts between 2023 and 2025, signaling a new era of digital warfare.
#Cybersecurity#Space#Cyber Warfare
Supernova Explosions Are Not Spherical, New Study Reveals
For the first time, scientists have observed the true shape of a supernova's initial blast, revealing it is elongated and not a perfect sphere as long believed.
#Supernova#Astronomy#Astrophysics
Nearby Star System Eyed for Life Without Giant Planets
Scientists are targeting the nearby Eta Cassiopeiae binary star system in the search for life, precisely because it lacks disruptive giant planets.
#Astronomy#Exoplanets#Space
Moss Survives a Year in Space Outside ISS
A common moss species has survived a full year exposed to the vacuum and radiation of space outside the ISS, with over 80% of its spores remaining viable.
#moss#space#International Space Station