Space

Iron meteorites have long fascinated astronomers and scientists due to their magnetic properties. While the magnetism in these meteorites is not particularly strong, it holds valuable information about their origin and formation. Contrary to popular belief, using magnets to distinguish meteorites from surrounding rocks can actually erase the magnetic history of these celestial objects, which

Recent discoveries have showcased the surprises that Earth has in store for us, such as the revelation that the planet’s inner core is a textured sphere that occasionally changes its rotational direction. Meanwhile, the inner workings of the Moon have remained mostly enigmatic. While scientists have speculated that a partially molten layer lies beneath the

Losing contact with a spacecraft is a nightmare scenario for any space mission. On July 21, controllers experienced this nightmare when they lost contact with Voyager 2, which is currently located billions of kilometers away in the depths of space. Now, they are anxiously waiting for a reset in order to catch Voyager 2’s next

Stars, on a basic level, undergo a delicate balance between gravity and nuclear fusion to maintain their main sequence state. However, the intricacies of this process are far more complex. To accurately model the interior of a star, astronomers rely on sophisticated computer simulations, which often struggle to match the observed surface characteristics. Fortunately, a

A recent analysis of grains collected from asteroid Ryugu has shed light on the mysterious journey of this carbon-rich rock throughout the Solar System. Contrary to previous assumptions, it has been discovered that a significant portion of Ryugu originated far from the Sun before finding its way to the asteroid belt, eventually settling at a

The search for intelligent life beyond Earth has always been hindered by the overwhelming amount of noise that our planet generates. This noise makes it extremely difficult to distinguish potential alien signals from background interference. However, a breakthrough method for recognizing radio signals traveling through interstellar space could potentially revolutionize the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

The Euclid space telescope, recently launched on a mission to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, has successfully reached its destination orbit. On Monday, the European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled the first set of test images captured by the telescope during its commissioning phase. While these images are not representative of its

Deep within the cosmos, a mesmerizing celestial dance has been observed. Scientists have stumbled upon an unprecedented binary system known as ZTF J2020+5033. This extraordinary system, located just 457 light-years away, showcases a remarkable rotation so tight that both objects would easily fit inside the vast expanse of the Sun. With a revolution period of

Astronomers utilizing the Very Large Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array have made groundbreaking observations of a cloud of dust surrounding a young star. These observations suggest that the detected clumps within this dense material could potentially give rise to giant planets like Jupiter. This discovery brings us closer to understanding the enigmatic process

Every year, from July 17 to August 24, the Perseid meteor shower treats us to one of the most spectacular cosmic events. This year, the meteor shower is expected to reach its peak on the night of August 13, as Earth passes through the densest part of the trail left by Comet 109/Swift-Tuttle. Comprising of

The Solar System, known for its organized and well-separated planets, may have a surprise in store. Astronomers have long theorized that two planets could potentially share the same orbit, and now, for the first time, evidence of this phenomenon has been found in a baby planetary system located 370 light-years away from Earth. These unique

Scientists have recently made a fascinating discovery about the lengthening of Earth’s days. While it is well-known that the Moon’s gradual movement away from our planet is causing days to get longer, there was a significant period in Earth’s history when this trend paused. Approximately 2 billion to 600 million years ago, the length of

Pulsar Fusion, a company based in Bletchley, UK, is currently constructing the largest fusion rocket engine ever built. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to transform space travel by significantly reducing travel times and fuel consumption. By harnessing the same reactions that power the Sun, this technology could potentially halve the time it takes to

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delved into the vastness of space, offering us a glimpse into the unimaginable realm of space travel and the transformative nature of galaxies throughout the history of the Universe. Through a comprehensive study known as Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS), the JWST has focused on a minute

Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astronomy by identifying the coldest star ever found to emit radio waves. This extraordinary star, known as a brown dwarf, falls in a peculiar category – it is too small to be considered a regular star and too massive to be classified as a