Space

Ariel, one of the five moons of Uranus, has recently taken the spotlight as a potential candidate for harboring a subsurface ocean. Known for its icy surface and diverse geological features, Ariel has intrigued scientists for decades. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has played a pivotal role in this discovery by detecting carbon dioxide

Mars, often referred to as the red planet, has long been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers around the world. Recent discoveries by the Perseverance rover have sparked new interest in the possibility that Mars may have supported life in the distant past. One such finding is a rock named Chevaya Falls, which

After reassessing the gravity field models of Mercury, a team of scientists from research institutes in China and Belgium delved into the potential structuring of its internal environment. The recent MESSENGER missions provided data that suggests the dark patches on Mercury’s surface are mostly composed of carbon in the form of graphite, potentially originating from

Supermassive black holes, found in the centers of galaxies, have long been a subject of fascination and mystery for astronomers. Unlike their smaller counterparts that form from the remnants of massive stars, supermassive black holes are millions to billions of times more massive than the Sun. Scientists believe that these behemoths grow in size by

For the past 25 years, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has been revolutionizing the field of astronomy by capturing the invisible secrets of the universe. Unlike traditional telescopes that focus on visible light, Chandra utilizes X-rays to unveil dramatic events in space, such as debris from exploding stars and superheated material swirling around black holes. One

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have recently made a groundbreaking discovery – a new exoplanet that they have named Eps Ind Ab. What sets this discovery apart is the fact that this gas giant exoplanet has been directly imaged as a distinct entity separate from its host star. This is a significant

The recent discovery of a cluster of stars known as IRS 13 near the center of the galaxy has shed light on the existence of intermediate mass black holes in the Universe. These black holes, which fall within the mass range between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes, have long been an enigmatic component of black

As we gaze out into the vast expanse of space surrounding our planet within the Solar System, we are met with a plethora of rocky objects. The tally of near-Earth objects, including asteroids and comets, has reached over 35,000 to date. However, there is speculation that there may be even more lurking out there. A

The idea of using moss to terraform Mars is not new, but recent research by ecologist Xiaoshuang Li and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed light on the potential of this non-vascular plant to transform the barren landscape of the red planet. This article delves into the possibility of introducing mosses like

A recent discovery on Mars has scientists buzzing with excitement. The Curiosity rover accidentally cracked open a rock while rolling over it, revealing yellow crystals of elemental sulfur. This find is particularly surprising as sulfur in its pure elemental form has never been found on the red planet before. The location where this rock was

The International Space Station (ISS) has served as a vital platform for space exploration for over two decades, hosting hundreds of astronauts during its time in orbit. However, the clock is ticking for the ISS as NASA recently announced its plans to decommission the station with the help of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This decision comes

Neutron stars are one of the most intriguing objects in the cosmos, born from the remnants of massive supergiant stars. These dense spheres, weighing more than our Sun but compressed into a city-sized volume, contain matter in states that are impossible to replicate on Earth. NASA has embarked on a mission to unravel the mysteries

In the vast expanse of the night sky, a rare and captivating event is set to unfold – the appearance of a “new star” or nova. This celestial phenomenon presents an opportunity to witness a cosmic spectacle that is both elusive and mesmerizing. T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), a star located in the constellation of

NASA recently announced a groundbreaking investment of $725,000 in a new rocket system that has the potential to revolutionize space travel. The major obstacle that this new technology aims to overcome is the extended travel time to Mars, which currently takes almost two years for a round-trip mission. Such prolonged exposure to space poses significant

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have found themselves in a situation they never imagined when they embarked on a mission to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner spaceship. Initially planned to be an eight-day trip, the astronauts have been stranded on the ISS for a longer period due to unexpected glitches in