Is Dwarf-Planet Ceres a Visitor From Icy Edges of Solar System? Probably, Scientists Say

Medicine & Technology Mar 18, 2022

Ceres, a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, has puzzled the astronomers. Continue reading if the mystery has been solved.

Human Colonies in Space May Avoid People From Eating Each Other Due to Worse Food Shortage

Dec 29, 2021

Experts gave insights on potential scenario if future colonies outside Earth have exhausted all of their food resources, and what we can do about it today.

Ceres' Craters Have Traces of Salty Liquid

Aug 11, 2020

NASA scientists confirm the presence of liquid water on the icy, Pluto-like dwarf planet Ceres. The planet's craters have bright spots full of evidence that water evaporated from beneath the surface, leaving salt residues.

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Returns To Normal After Experiencing Wheel Malfunctions On Sunday:Ceres Observation Continues

Apr 29, 2017

Dawn spacecraft has returned to its normal function and is ready to approach asteroid Ceres from opposite direction in its extended mission.

Ceres Asteroid Shows Hidden Ice Following Landslide

Apr 19, 2017

The massive landslide occurred in Ceres, revealing a significant amount of ice on the surface of the asteroids, proving the existence of water.

Tilt History Possible Reason For Ice In Dwarf Planet Ceres

Mar 24, 2017

Ice in Ceres? Its tilt history could be the missing link.

NASA Finds Evidence Of Organic Material And Life Possibilty On Planet Ceres

Feb 17, 2017

Ceres, a dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter is found to have organic material and NASA's Dawn mission hints at the potential presence of some kind of life form.

Dawn Space Mission Sends Back More Detailed Images Of Ceres

Jan 12, 2016

NASA received more images of Ceres from the Dawn spacecraft taken at its lowest altitude yet on the dwarf planet.

Space Probe Dawn Takes Detailed Photos Of Ceres

Dec 24, 2015

Spacecraft Probe sent back detailed images of Ceres to NASA that revealed fracturing and elements prominent in the dwarf planet Ceres.

NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft Sends Back New Images of Ceres

May 30, 2015

New images have been taken of Ceres by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft and they offer some of the best quality shots of the dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt.

The Question Continues: The Bright Spots on Ceres, What Could They Be?

May 26, 2015

Ceres' mysterious bright spots are clearer and sharper than ever, thanks to NASA's Dawn mission. The mission will need to get much closer to answer all of our questions and provide all of the details, but these recent views provide some interesting insights.

NASA Releases Best Images Ever of "Alien Lights" on Ceres

May 22, 2015

NASA has released the most detailed and clear images of the mysterious lights on the dwarf planet Ceres, but unfortunately the agency is no closer to explaining exactly what they are.

NASA Releases New Pictures of Ceres

May 12, 2015

NASA has released the most brilliant images of Ceres to date, truly showcasing the surface of the dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt. The new images could help scientists at NASA finally explain the unusually bright spots that have been puzzling researchers since the first images of the dwarf planet were sent back to Earth.

Are Ceres' Bright Spots Signs of Alien Life? NASA Wants You to Weigh In

May 02, 2015

From the moment they were discovered by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, the two bright spots on Ceres have fascinated scientists and amateur astronomers across the world. What are they and why are they there? Scientists believed that once Dawn reached orbit they would be able to learn more about these two mysterious spots, but even now they remain a mystery. NASA has made an unusual move by inviting the public to weigh in on what they believe is the nature of these two bright spots.

Dawn Delivers Images of Ceres' Bright Spots

Apr 21, 2015

The two bright spots on Ceres that have fascinated scientists and amateur astronomers around the world for months now are back in view in the latest images of the dwarf planet.