The Solar System has come a long way since its formation billions of years ago. The components that once made up the swirling dust and gas of the protoplanetary disk have undergone numerous transformations, making it challenging to identify their original state. However, in 2018, scientists made a remarkable discovery inside an ancient rock that
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On the evening of June 12th, a simulated phone call involving a flight surgeon discussing a commander requiring hyperbaric treatment on the International Space Station was accidentally broadcasted to the ISS livestream channel. This caused a brief panic among listeners, but it was later confirmed by ISS mission control that all crew members were safely
Recent resurgence in the conversation around the mysterious holes on Mars has captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Located on the flanks of ancient volcanoes in Mars’s Tharsis region, these holes, or pits, have long been a topic of intrigue due to their enigmatic nature. While Mars is no longer volcanically active,
The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is a product of continuous collisions and mergers with other galaxies throughout the Universe. Recent research has shed light on a significant aspect of the Milky Way’s history, indicating that its last major merger occurred much more recently than previously believed. The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, launched in
The recent increase in visibility of the northern and southern lights around the world has sparked curiosity and wonder among many. This phenomenon is a result of a strong solar storm affecting the Earth’s magnetic field. As the Sun reaches the maximum point of activity in an 11-year cycle, we are witnessing more explosive outbursts
NASA is embarking on an ambitious mission to search for habitable worlds in the vast expanse of space. The project, aptly named the ‘Habitable Worlds Observatory’ (HWO), is still in its nascent stage but holds the promise of revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. With the core objective of directly imaging Earth-like planets orbiting stars
Astronomers have discovered a peculiar signal originating from a neutron star named ASKAP J193505.1+214841.0 (ASKAP J1935+2148) located in the Milky Way, approximately 15,820 light-years away from Earth. The signal emitted by this neutron star is unlike anything previously observed. The irregular pulsations of ASKAP J1935+2148 have left scientists perplexed, prompting a deep dive into understanding
SpaceX’s Starship rocket experienced a major breakthrough on its latest test flight, achieving its first-ever splashdown in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Australia. Despite losing multiple tiles and sustaining damage to one of its flaps, the Starship managed to make a soft landing in the ocean, marking a significant milestone for the prototype
The concept of a space elevator presents a promising vision of transporting humans and objects to space in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. Instead of relying on traditional rockets that are not only expensive but also pose significant risks, a space elevator could revolutionize space travel. Eliminating the need for fuel and rockets, space
The creation of heavier elements in the Universe has long been a mystery. While stars can produce elements as heavy as iron through nuclear fusion, the presence of elements heavier than iron requires alternative explanations. One such phenomenon that has been proposed as a source of heavier elements is gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). These powerful explosions
The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) located in Arizona is part of a new generation of extremely large telescopes (ELTs) that are pushing the boundaries of ground-based astronomy. With two primary mirrors measuring 8.4 m (~27.5 ft), the LBT boasts a collecting area slightly greater than that of a 30-meter (98.4 ft) telescope. Equipped with cutting-edge
The sunspot region AR 3664, known for its powerful X-class flares, re-emerged on May 27th as AR 3697. This region continued to show its activity by emitting multiple X-class flares, with a total of five at the time of writing. Despite the impressive display, there have been no reports of coronal mass ejections accompanying these
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe made a historic landing on the far side of the Moon, marking a significant milestone for the country’s space program. The probe touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest impact craters in the solar system. This successful landing is the first time samples will be collected from
The concept of Dyson Spheres has long captured the imagination of scientists and science fiction enthusiasts alike. These hypothetical megastructures, first proposed by Freeman Dyson in 1960, are believed to be an indication of advanced alien civilizations harnessing the power of their stars. Recent discoveries have brought seven stars to the forefront as potential candidates
The Sun, our beloved star, beats in multi-rhythmic patterns that are influenced by various periodicities, creating a complex dance of solar activity. The 11-year activity cycle of the Sun, known as the Schwabe cycle, has long been a subject of fascination and mystery for astronomers. Recent research suggests a potential link between the Sun’s activity