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Astronomical Discovery: A Massive Exomoon Identified in Distant System

A research team has discovered a massive exomoon in the CD-35 2722 system, challenging existing astronomical classifications and raising questions about planetary formation.

Olena Bilyk·4 min read·9/8/2026

Revised Findings on Nearby Exoplanet Suggest Potential for Life

A recent study has revised the mass of exoplanet GJ 3378b, suggesting it may be a rocky super-Earth in the habitable zone, raising hopes for the search for extraterrestrial life.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·7/12/2026

This Planet Should Have Burned Up Long Ago – Researchers Now Have an Explanation

This planet shouldn't exist. WD 1856 b orbits closely around a white dwarf, despite having to burn up during its star's red giant phase. Since its discovery in 2020, WD 1856 b has puzzled scientists.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/4/2026

60 Million Stars in One Image: Euclid's New Perspective on the Milky Way

A new telescope provides unprecedented insights into our home galaxy. The massive data set reveals details that established observatories would find challenging. The hunt for new worlds reaches a new level.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·6/30/2026

Elliptical Orbit: Why a Gas Giant Regularly Heats Up to 600 Degrees

A distant celestial body races through space in an unusual orbit, coming extremely close to its star. What happens during this maneuver reveals deep insights into atmospheric processes. The exoplanet HD 80606 b undergoes an unusual phase every 111 days that radically changes its climate.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·6/18/2026