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Can we find alien life in groups of similar planets?

19 Apr 2026 at 12:03pm

A new study from Japan suggests we could search for a sign of alien life by looking for suspiciously similar planets close together.

The post Can we find alien life in groups of similar planets? first appeared on EarthSky.

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Do Newton and Einstein’s laws of gravity hold across the cosmos?

19 Apr 2026 at 11:30am

Newton and Einstein's laws of gravity hold true across the largest structures in the universe. This new evidence strengthens the case for dark matter.

The post Do Newton and Einstein’s laws of gravity hold across the cosmos? first appeared on EarthSky.

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Simulating how black holes light up the dark

19 Apr 2026 at 10:04am

When black holes tear apart stars, the wreckage heats up, creating brilliant flares. New simulations are showing these flares with more detail than ever before.

The post Simulating how black holes light up the dark first appeared on EarthSky.

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DESI’s 3D map of the universe is complete!

17 Apr 2026 at 10:23am

Astronomers have completed the largest, most detailed 3D map of the universe ever made. It will help reveal how dark energy shapes the cosmos.

The post DESI’s 3D map of the universe is complete! first appeared on EarthSky.

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See and hear galaxies evolving in new simulations

16 Apr 2026 at 11:32am

See and hear galaxies evolving in new simulations with this video. The simulations help astronomers trace growth from the early universe to today.

The post See and hear galaxies evolving in new simulations first appeared on EarthSky.

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Huge ancient sandstorm on Mars revealed in rippled sediments

15 Apr 2026 at 11:42am

Dust storms are common on Mars. But ripples in blocks of bedrock have revealed evidence of a more intense sandstorm on Mars about 3.5 billion years ago.

The post Huge ancient sandstorm on Mars revealed in rippled sediments first appeared on EarthSky.

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Comet R3 PanSTARRS is brightening in the morning sky

14 Apr 2026 at 2:46pm

Comet R3 PanSTARRS is now visible in the morning sky for those with binoculars or a telescope. Will it get brighter? See pics here.

The post Comet R3 PanSTARRS is brightening in the morning sky first appeared on EarthSky.

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The night sky in the time of the dinosaurs

14 Apr 2026 at 11:42am

The night sky in the time of the dinosaurs would have looked much different than today’s. Some famous stars had not yet been born. Read more.

The post The night sky in the time of the dinosaurs first appeared on EarthSky.

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Universe’s expansion rate: ‘Something doesn’t add up’

12 Apr 2026 at 12:00pm

We think we understand the local universe's expansion rate. But measurements confirm a mismatch that could point to a need for new physics.

The post Universe’s expansion rate: ‘Something doesn’t add up’ first appeared on EarthSky.

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Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 3 years from tomorrow

12 Apr 2026 at 11:00am

Three years from now, on April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis will zoom safely past the Earth. This much-anticipated event is a "must-see" for all.

The post Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 3 years from tomorrow first appeared on EarthSky.

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