Stars much smaller than the Sun can form many more planets. In fact, their protoplanetary disks, in which planets form, last longer than those of Sun-like stars, increasing the likelihood of planet formation.
Astronomy
The Athena probe landed near the lunar south pole in March 2025, marking a milestone in space exploration. However, technical problems prevented its proper functioning, compromising the mission and leaving important lessons for future explorations.
For nearly 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has been one of NASA’s Great Observatories, providing us with a unique view of our universe that frequently leads it to make surprising new discoveries.
In March, major astronomical events will occur, such as the equinox, a total lunar eclipse that will be visible in America, and the disappearance of Saturn's rings.
Using a laser ablation technique, NASA aims to study gypsum deposits on Mars in search of ancient bacterial life. The device aims to search for gypsum deposits that may have preserved signs of ancient life.
The Zhurong rover on Mars has found sediments with traits similar to terrestrial beaches, revealing clues about ancient bodies of water and possible habitable conditions on the red planet.
Mars has always been believed to have been red due to the rocks on its surface filled with iron. Scientists have published a new study in Nature showing the oxidation of a mineral to give the planet its red color.
Three MIT-designed payloads will soon land on the moon’s south pole, gathering data to aid future Artemis astronauts and lunar settlement planning.More information: NASA to drill into the Moon for water for future space missions
Astronomers believe they have observed a strange star forming and, if confirmed, it is the first observation of a star of its kind.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle that doesn’t come around often. While it's not unusual to see a few planets align on the same side of the Sun, witnessing the alignment of seven planets in our solar system is a rarer occurrence.More information: What is a planet? This is what the planets of our solar system look like
Is there life beyond Earth? Geoscientists have explored this possibility and have come to a surprising conclusion that you may not have expected.
Our star continues to put on a show and a few days ago the most powerful solar flare of 2025 took place: an X-class flare. What could its effects be? We explain it here.