890-Feet Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Approaching Earth; NASA Reassures There Is No Risk of Collision

SPACE 02.01.2024 01:42 AM

A 'potentially hazardous' asteroid, as big as a football stadium, will pass Earth at 1,770,000 miles on Friday, February 2. Read the article to learn more details.

Over 15,600lbs of Human-Made Space Junk Piling Up on Mars in the Past 53 Years, New Map Reveals

01.31.2024 22:51 PM

Despite never landing on Mars, humans litter the Red Planet with 15,694lbs of space debris, including defunct spacecraft, drill bits, and discarded equipment since 1971. Read the article to learn more details.

Northern Lights Make Hissing Noise Due to Corona Discharge [Listen]

01.31.2024 06:41 AM

Scientist Unto Laine heard the hissing sound of the northern lights for the first time during a jazz festival in Finland in the 1990s. Continue reading to learn more.

Hayabusa2 Mission Yields Discovery of 'Cometary Organic Matter' in Ryugu Samples, Unveiling Insights into Earth's Origins

01.31.2024 04:15 AM

Japan's Hayabusa2 mission collected Ryugu asteroid samples, uncovering cometary organic matter, shedding light on solar system evolution. Continue reading for more details.

ESA’s Proba-3 Mission to Create an Artificial Eclipse Aims to Revolutionize Our Understanding of Sun’s Corona

01.31.2024 03:12 AM

ESA plans to launch two spacecraft to create a mini eclipse and gain a deeper understanding of the Sun’s corona. Learn more about it in this article.

James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Breathtaking Images of 19 Milky Way-like Spiral Galaxies in Unprecedented Detail

01.31.2024 00:42 AM

JWST's 'mind-blowing' images showcase 19 spiral galaxies in unprecedented detail, exceeding any previous observations of Milky Way-like structures. Check it out in this article.

Next-Gen Telescopes To Analyze Exoplanet Atmospheres for Biosignatures That Can Provide Evidence for Extraterrestrial Life

01.30.2024 00:36 AM

Recent research shows that next generation telescopes may detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing atmospheres of nearby exoplanets for biosignatures. Read the article for more details.

Galactic Surprise: Scientists Found New Red Giant Stars in the Galaxy's Heart, Rewriting the Stellar Element Recycling Narrative

01.29.2024 23:44 PM

Astronomers uncover 'old smokers' and erupting protostars in a decade-long survey of a billion Milky Way stars, redefining stellar classifications. Continue reading to learn more.

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Gliese 9827 d, Reveals Diversity of Gaseous Blanket on Rocky Planets

01.29.2024 23:36 PM

NASA’s Hubble discovered the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere of a small Neptune-like exoplanet. Learn more about it in this article.

Japan Reconnects With SLIM Spacecraft Nine Days After Lunar Landing, Overcoming Technical Setback With Successful Communication Restoration

01.29.2024 23:02 PM

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' spacecraft regains power nearly 9 days after outage, thanks to solar charge; panels now generate electricity. Read the article for more details.

Diamonds Rain on More Planets Across the Universe Than Previously Thought; What Causes This Exotic Type of Precipitation?

01.29.2024 22:10 PM

A new study suggests that diamond rain on giant icy planets could be relatively common throughout the universe. Learn more about it in this article.

The Evolution of Satellite Imagery: A Journey from Exclusive to Accessible

01.29.2024 19:45 PM

These days, you don't have to be in military intelligence to see images from Earth's orbit. People all over the world can obtain free satellite imagery from multiple satellites and space programs. With internet access and the proper tools, users can extract valuable information from images.

Hubble Discovery: Water Vapor Found in Atmosphere of Smallest Known Exoplanet

01.29.2024 00:32 AM

The Hubble Space Telescope was able to pick up water vapor in the atmosphere of exoplanet GJ 9827d. Read to learn more.

Perseverance Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Water on Mars' Jezero Crater, Fueling Hope for Uncovering Ancient Fossilized Life

01.27.2024 00:16 AM

Perseverance rover's radar confirms Jezero crater's past lake, raising hope for finding ancient life in soil and rock samples collected. Read the article for more details.

Cygnus Launches Robotic Doctor for High-Precision Surgery on the International Space Station

01.26.2024 22:02 PM

A robot surgeon on its way to the ISS, aboard the Cygnus spacecraft, will dissect simulated astronaut tissue amid impressive experiments, including machine learning devices. Read the article to learn more details.