The Rubin Observatory has found 2026 ED138, a large object beyond Pluto that scientists identified as a possible dwarf planet. The team estimates it is between 600 and 1500 kilometers across; confirmation needs infrared observations.
Japan has launched a spacecraft on a mission to the Martian moon Phobos aiming to bring back material. The probe will reportedly gather a minimum of 10 grams of material, which scientists reportedly hope will show how Mars and its moons formed.
Researchers at NIST and colleagues have shown a microchip frequency comb that can make high-quality optical measurements without bulky lab equipment. NIST said it could help revolutionize mobile timekeeping and aid navigation when GPS is unavailable or jammed.