How astronomers plan to detect the signatures of alien life in the atmospheres of distant planets

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large space telescope which collects light at infrared wavelengths. It has been ...
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Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition

Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...
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Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition

Jupiter will be at its most spectacular in 2026 in the early hours of Jan. 10, as it shines above the eastern horizon among ...
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NASA's Curiosity rover snaps a stunning Mars sunset — and it looks surprisingly familiar

NASA's Curiosity rover has yet again sent back spectacular photos of a sunset on Mars, but this time it looks surprisingly ...