Gallery: NASA's Highest-Res Photos Yet Show Pluto's Bizarre Geology

  • Image may contain Universe Space Night Moon Astronomy Outdoors Nature Outer Space Planet and Sphere
    NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
    01

    crop-p-color2-enhanced-release-small

    Pluto head on and in enhanced color, compiled from blue, red, and infrared images of MVIC.
  • Image may contain Home Decor Pattern Clothing and Apparel
    NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
    02

    detail-lorri-rider

    Something weird lurks on the basin of Sputnik Planum. New Horizons boss Alan Stern [has an idea](https://twitter.com/AlanStern/status/647129151086788608)…
  • Image may contain Sphere Universe Space Planet Astronomy Outer Space and Globe
    NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
    03

    new-methane-maps-lrg

    A map of methane (magenta) on the surface of Pluto.
  • Image may contain Universe Space Night Astronomy Moon Outdoors Outer Space and Nature
    NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
    04

    pmap-pmc195-8092-shenk

    The most detailed enhanced color map of Pluto yet—made by overlaying color information from MVIC onto a basemap made by New Horizons’ Long Range Reconnaissance Imager.
  • Image may contain Nature Outdoors Soil Sand Rock and Landscape
    NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
    05

    snakeskin-detail

    Extended color image of Pluto’s strange “snakeskin”-textured mountains.
Read More
6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths
Tokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements—thanks to an enormous underwater deposit discovered on a remote island.
Lorenzo Lamperti
TopResume Packages and Free Resume Review: Everything You Need to Get Hired in 2026
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
Jacob Roach
10% Off Exclusive LegalZoom Promo Code for April
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
Parker Hall
Top Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in April 2026
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
Molly Higgins
Top H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
Molly Higgins
Top Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2026
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
Molly Higgins
Top $25 Off Exclusive Blue Apron Promo Code
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
Louryn Strampe
30% Off With Our Nike Promo Codes and Discounts for April 2026
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.
Adrienne So
Foreo Offers: LUNA Cleansers, LED Devices and Skincare Tool Deals
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
Boutayna Chokrane
Dark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another Universe
A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
Jorge Garay
Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here
Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.
Valentina Neri
The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History
Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.
Zeyi Yang