Space

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

The recent discovery of hydrogen sulfide on the scorching exoplanet HD-189733b has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for understanding the makeup of planets outside our Solar System. This stinky molecule, also famously present on Uranus, is shedding light on the role of sulfur in planetary formation. The Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Guangwei

In the vast expanse of the universe, the discovery of exoplanets has always fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. Among these cosmic neighbors, LHS-1140b stands out as one of the most promising candidates for hosting life outside of our Solar System. Recently, new revelations have added to the intrigue surrounding this alien world, painting a

As we approach the 52-year mark since the last time astronauts set foot on the Moon, the scientific community has been intrigued by the subtle time differences between Earth and its celestial neighbor. According to a recent study conducted by NASA scientists, the Moon’s time is slightly ahead of Earth’s time by approximately 1.1 seconds.

In a groundbreaking discovery, data from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have revealed the source of light that dispersed the dark and formless void of the early Universe. According to a recent study, small dwarf galaxies that ignited into existence played a crucial role in producing the photons responsible for illuminating the cosmic

Martin Vargic, a space enthusiast, author, and graphic artist hailing from Slovakia, has recently unveiled two incredible infographic posters featuring nearly 1600 exoplanets of various types and sizes. These posters, titled “Icy and Rocky Worlds” and “The Exoplanet Zoo,” showcase Vargic’s passion for astronomy and space exploration. Since childhood, Vargic has been captivated by the

In a groundbreaking discovery over a decade ago, it was revealed that Mars contains organic material buried within the sediment of its ancient lakebeds. This revelation led to further investigations that unveiled the widespread distribution of organic molecules on the red planet. While this finding does not definitively point to the existence of alien life,

Last week, Earth witnessed the close passing of two large asteroids named 2024 MK and 2011 UL21. While these asteroids did not pose a threat to our planet, they did come within range of radar imaging systems. The images captured by NASA during this event are not just souvenirs of the flyby, but they hold

The Moon, with its grey and cratered surface, harbors a lesser-known mystery – the presence of bright patches known as lunar swirls. These unusual features have baffled scientists since the 1600s, and their origins have been the subject of much speculation. The well-known Reiner Gamma swirl, a light-colored region on the Moon, remains a puzzle