Latest articles by Sharmila Kuthunur
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.
Scientists using NASA's Juno spacecraft have discovered a new plasma wave in Jupiter's auroras, offering fresh insight into space weather and magnetism.
Tidal forces from Earth, Venus and Jupiter may help keep the sun calm, reducing the risk of powerful solar storms that threaten Earth, a new study suggests.
"It's a discovery that underlines things may be different from what they appear to us at first glance."
Astronomers discovered a star-triggered explosion shaping its dusty disk, revealing a far more chaotic and intense environment than previously thought.
Artificial intelligence helps astronomers observe what may be the first known case of a star exploding while interacting with a black hole.
Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.
A newfound supermassive black hole from the dawn of the universe challenges how early cosmic giants formed.
A bold new proposal envisions launching laser-propelled nanocraft to a nearby black hole to test Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Thirteen years into its mission, NASA's Curiosity rover is still uncovering Martian mysteries while learning to do more with less.
