The recent discovery of a rock on Mars named Chevaya Falls by the Perseverance rover has sparked excitement among scientists due to its potential implications for past life on the red planet. This rock, found on the edge of an ancient river valley, shows signs of hosting life-supporting chemistry billions of years ago. The veiny
Space
The outer planets of our solar system have always been a source of fascination for scientists and astronomers alike. With their diverse moons and unique geological features, each planet and its satellites offer a wealth of opportunities for exploration and discovery. One such moon, Ariel, a satellite of Uranus, has recently caught the attention of
Numerous simulations of Mercury’s infancy suggest that the smallest planet in our solar system may have inherited a remarkable treasure in the form of a thick layer of solid diamond, estimated to be about 15 kilometers thick. This layer of diamond is believed to be situated between the planet’s core and mantle, buried hundreds of
Supermassive black holes are known to reside at the heart of galaxies, presenting astronomers with a significant puzzle. While smaller black holes can merge into larger ones, the process by which supermassive black holes collide remains unclear. However, recent mathematical modeling suggests that dark matter, a mysterious substance that interacts with itself, may play a
For the past 25 years, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has been revolutionizing our understanding of the universe by capturing images and data that are invisible to the naked eye. Unlike traditional telescopes that observe visible light, Chandra’s X-ray vision allows scientists to peer into the most extreme and energetic events in outer space. One of
Astronomers have recently made an incredible discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) – a new exoplanet named Eps Ind Ab. What sets this discovery apart is that this gas giant exoplanet has been directly imaged as a distinct entity separate from its host star, a feat that is quite rare in the world
Recent discoveries in the realm of astrophysics have shed light on the elusive nature of intermediate mass black holes in the Universe. One such discovery involves a cluster of stars known as IRS 13, located near the center of our galaxy. This particular cluster houses a black hole that falls within the middleweight mass range,
The Solar System is a vast space full of mysteries and wonders, with thousands of near-Earth objects orbiting the Sun. Among these objects, astronomers have identified a fascinating phenomenon known as “dark comets.” These dark comets, once containing or still containing ice within their rocky bodies, could hold the key to understanding the origins of
Mosses, a group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, have long been known for their ability to transform barren landscapes into fertile soils. These plants are considered Earth’s great terraformers, as they play a crucial role in creating habitats conducive to other life forms. The genetic gumption of mosses allows them to
Recently, NASA’s Curiosity rover made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars when it inadvertently cracked open a seemingly ordinary rock, only to reveal a hidden treasure of yellow crystals of elemental sulfur. This is a remarkable find, as sulfur in its pure elemental form has never before been detected on the red planet. The significance of
For over two decades, the International Space Station has served as a crucial hub for space research and exploration. However, with its days numbered, NASA has enlisted the help of Elon Musk’s SpaceX to assist in the decommissioning process. In a landmark agreement, NASA has allocated up to $843 million to SpaceX for this monumental
Neutron stars are truly fascinating celestial objects that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. These extreme objects are formed from the remnants of supergiant stars that have undergone a supernova explosion. With masses greater than our Sun but squeezed into a sphere the size of a city, neutron stars are incredibly dense
The appearance of a “new star” or nova in the night sky is not an everyday occurrence. One such event that stargazers can anticipate in the near future is the eruption of T Coronae Borealis (T CrB). Situated in the constellation of the northern crown, this nova is a rare spectacle that only emerges every
In recent news, NASA has made a significant investment of $725,000 in a new rocket system known as the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR). This revolutionary technology holds the potential to solve one of the major obstacles standing in our way of sending humans to Mars: travel time. Currently, a round-trip to the red planet would
The planned eight-day mission for NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on the International Space Station turned into a longer stay as they flew into space aboard Boeing’s Starliner spaceship on June 5. The original testing mission was put on hold due to glitches that arose shortly after they reached space. The malfunctioning spacecraft