2 Interstellar Interlopers ’Oumuamua and Borisov Suggest There Could Be More Celestial Nomads

SPACE 02.06.2024 02:46 AM

Celestial nomads like 'Oumuamua and Borisov are more common than previously thought. Continue reading to learn more.

Space Junk Poses Threats to Vera Rubin Observatory, Impairing the Telescope’s Vision and Polluting Its Results

02.06.2024 02:35 AM

Vera Rubin Observatory has been found to be vulnerable to space debris which gets increasingly congested on low Earth orbit. Find out more about it in this article.

Space Salad Risks: Study Shows Salmonella Susceptibility, Concerns for Deep Space Missions

02.06.2024 00:18 AM

ISS astronauts cultivate space salad as a healthy alternative, but new research shows an increased vulnerability to infections in microgravity-grown plants. Check out more details in this article.

Lunar Gold Rush and Moon Mining: Tapping Into Rare Resources for Space-age Technological Revolution

02.05.2024 22:12 PM

The Moon, beyond a mere satellite, holds rare resources vital for future fusion energy and harbors elements crucial for sustainable space exploration. Read the article to learn more.

Chickpeas Grown on Moondust For the First Time, Unlocking Doors to Food Production For Lunar Missions in the Future

02.05.2024 21:26 PM

For the first time, researchers were able to grow chickpeas from moondust mixed with soil fungi and vermicompost. Read to learn more.

Illuminated Venus Remains Bright at Morning Sky; Catch It Before It Disappears in Dawn Light

02.05.2024 20:54 PM

The planet will remain visible in the morning sky and eventually get lost in dawn light. Read to learn more.

NASA Discovers Super-Earth Planet in Habitable Zone 137 Light Years Away

02.05.2024 06:20 AM

NASA discovered the super-Earth TOI-715 b, which could potentially host alien life. Continue reading to learn more.

Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Sets World Record After Spending 878 Days at ISS

02.05.2024 05:39 AM

Oleg Kononenko set a world record for the most time spent in space. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Earth Was Once Flat 'Like a Smartie' Before Adopting Its Modern Spherical Shape, Researchers Suggest

02.05.2024 04:39 AM

Scientists propose Earth was once flat, resembling a Smartie. This notion challenges the assumption of protoplanets' roundness in early formations; simulations indicate flattened shapes. Read on to learn more.

Dancing in Vibrant Hues: NASA Shares Multi-Colored Image of Mercury from Its Messenger Space Probe

02.05.2024 02:47 AM

Mercury's latest photo resembles a disco ball, with vibrant pinks, purples, and greens from four angles. Read the article to learn more about it.

Autonomous Grasping Robots Designed to Help Maintain Resilient Deep Space, Self-Repairing Habitats

02.05.2024 02:17 AM

A team of researchers developed robots which can repair or replace damaged components in a habitat. Find out more about it in this article.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures the Cosmic Beauty of a Spiral Galaxy With an Active Black Hole

02.05.2024 01:09 AM

Check out the space image of the week showcasing the ESO 420-G013, a face-on spiral galaxy boasting a nearly perfect round disk and a luminous black hole at its core.

Cosmic Umbrella? Scientists Are Trying To Block Sun To Cool Earth, Overcome Climate Change

02.04.2024 21:39 PM

Scientists are thinking of sending a massive umbrella to space in order to cool the Earth and block the Sun. Read to learn more.

Ghostly Plasma Loops Photographed on Sun’s Surface After Solar Flare Explosion

02.04.2024 00:10 AM

A photographer captured a ghostly plasma loop above the sun's fiery surface after a powerful solar flare explosion. Continue reading to learn more.

Multiwavelength Observation of AT 2023clx Offers Insight on Nearest Tidal Disruption Event

02.02.2024 23:29 PM

A team of astronomers conducted an extensive analysis of the optical and UV properties of AT 2023clx, the closest tidal disruption event to date. Read this article to find out more.