Space

Mars, often considered a quiet and dusty planet, has a violent history that could provide insights into Earth’s own past. Recent findings from a survey of the Martian surface suggest that the planet was once covered in volcanoes, similar to Earth before the formation of tectonic plates. Planetary scientist Joseph Michalski and his team from

The vast expanse of our Solar System is home to various celestial objects, ranging from planets and moons to comets and asteroids. In particular, asteroids have captured the attention of scientists due to their potential wealth of information about the early formation of our Solar System. Until recently, it was widely believed that any water

In the vast expanse of space, a team of astronomers led by Ciprian Berghea of the US Naval Observatory has discovered a captivating object named Dracula’s Chivito. This peculiar celestial being has earned its nickname due to its uncanny resemblance to the meat-laden Uruguayan national dish. Dracula’s Chivito is not, however, an actual sandwich but

In a groundbreaking mission, NASA scientists have begun their analysis of fragments brought back from the Bennu asteroid, and the initial findings are nothing short of extraordinary. Preliminary assessments indicate that the material contained within Bennu originated from an ancient ocean world, a conclusion drawn from the detection of a phosphate crust on the asteroid’s

In the realm of science fiction, the concept of X-ray vision has long captivated the imagination of readers and viewers. While possessing this ability may be a physical impossibility, astronomers have found a remarkable workaround that allows us to explore the cosmos with X-ray vision. X-ray astronomy, a field that has been in existence for

As NASA prepares for its ambitious Artemis program, the agency recognizes that power is the lifeline for sustaining life and work on the Moon. With this in mind, NASA has embarked on its Fission Surface Power Project, aiming to develop a small nuclear fission reactor that can generate electricity on the lunar surface. This article

The Moon, our beloved natural satellite, may not be as stable as it appears. According to a new study by researchers in the US, the Moon is slowly shrinking in size as it cools down. Although this process occurs at a rate of about 45 meters (more than 150 feet) every few hundred million years,

From ancient civilizations to the modern era, humans have always looked to the sky, finding inspiration and guidance in the stars. The dream of space travel has become a reality with technological advancements, leading to plans for missions to the moon and Mars, space tourism, and even mining on the moon. However, as academics researching

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Provides New Io Insight NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently embarked on a journey to capture detailed images of Io, the most volcanically active world in our Solar System. During a close fly-by on Saturday, Juno spotted plumes of volcanic activity erupting from Io’s surface in real-time. This marked the second in a set

Unlocking Mysteries of the Cosmos: TOI-715b – The Newly Discovered Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone Astronomers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the vast cosmos – a new Super-Earth named TOI-715b. This exoplanet, found orbiting an M-dwarf star approximately 137 light-years away, has captured the attention of scientists worldwide due to its potential habitability.

Gas giant exoplanet WASP-69b, located 160 light-years away from Earth, has recently caught the attention of astronomers due to its remarkable tail of gas. This tail, which is seven times longer than the planet itself, is created as the planet’s atmosphere gets stripped away. The researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have

If you’re captivated by the wonders of nature, be prepared to have your fascination heightened as you feast your eyes upon the mesmerizing images of spiral galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). In a pioneering effort as part of the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) program, the JWST

The study of cosmic rays has long been a challenge for scientists trying to understand the mysteries of the Universe. These high-energy particles, traveling at speeds close to that of light, constantly bombard Earth, yet their origins and mechanisms of acceleration remain largely unknown. However, a recent discovery involving a small black hole has shed

Japan’s Moon lander, known as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has recently sent back its first images of the lunar surface. Despite the stunning and detailed photographs captured by the on board Multi-Band Camera (MBC), the situation seems bittersweet as SLIM is currently stuck upside down on the Moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration

Scientists have long been fascinated by the extreme conditions of Neptune’s atmosphere and the possibility of diamond rain. Recent research by an international team suggests that this blizzard of bling may not be unique to Neptune and could be a common phenomenon throughout the Universe. In this article, we will delve into the details of