"We're trying to encounter an astronomical object that streaks through our solar system just once and we don’t want to miss the opportunity." In 2017, scientists spotted our solar system's first ...

Scientists believe that long-ago supernova explosions sculpted this vast bubble, blasting away surrounding interstellar gas.

Astronomers have made a startling discovery of cosmic channels that connect our solar system to far-off stars, reshaping our understanding of the interstellar medium. This revelation, based on ...

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