4 times James Webb left us absolutely dumbfounded
We always knew that the James Webb Space Telescope would revolutionize how we looked at our universe. But I don’t think many of us realized …
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James Webb did the unthinkable and measured the temperature of a rocky exoplanet
Astronomers have used James Webb to measure the temperature of a rocky exoplanet known as Trappist-1 b, a new posting from the European Space Agency …
This video of a 111,000-mile-tall plasma tornado on the sun just blew my mind
Earlier this month, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy pointed his solar telescope at the Sun and captured a mesmerizing and terrifying sight. The result of those three …
These tiny glass Moon beads could be hiding a new source of water
Tiny glass Moon beads could be hiding a reservoir of water that astronauts can tap into when we send them back to the Moon. According …
New Hubble photo shows Uranus looking paler than ever
Since Hubble’s launch in 1990, NASA’s Earth-orbiting telescope has been a keen observer of any matter of things. From spotting comets and asteroids to watching …
Scientists invented potato-based concrete to build structures on Mars
Scientists at the University of Manchester in the UK have developed a new potato-based concrete called StarCrete, which they say could be used to build …
Remains of a Chinese rocket filled the Florida sky with fireballs
Fireballs were spotted in the sky around 4 a.m. Thursday morning, leaving Southwest Florida residents confused and concerned. Many were unsure what had created the …
ESA scientist says human hibernation tests for long spaceflights may begin within a decade
A manned mission to Mars would take roughly six months one way for astronauts to travel to the Red Planet. When you start looking at …
Hubble spotted a runaway supermassive black hole for the first time ever
You might think of supermassive black holes as the center point of a galaxy that holds everything together. After all, these cosmic forces of nature …
Large asteroid impacts to Earth more likely than previously thought, study suggests
Earth may be more prone to large asteroid impacts than humanity previously believed. At least, that’s the suggestion made by a new NASA-funded study presented …
‘Oumuamua wasn’t an alien spaceship, new study concludes
In 2017, our solar system received its first interstellar visitor, an unknown object named ‘Oumuamua. The massive visitor was believed to be over 300 feet …
Two of Uranus’ moons may be hiding active oceans
Two of Uranus’ moons may be home to active oceans hidden beneath their surfaces. The new finding was uncovered when astronomers looked back at radiation …
Puzzling radio signal unveils a galaxy cluster’s core
Astronomers observing a mysterious radio halo from the galaxy cluster Abell 1213 have uncovered something unexpected. While the radio signals themselves remain puzzling, they have …
Earth’s satellite problem isn’t unfixable, experts say
The average distance between the Moon and Earth is 382,500 kilometers (about 237674.48 miles). As such, there’s plenty of space around our planet to warrant …
NASA’s ‘Return to Venus’ may have just hit a major roadblock
Earth’s evil twin, Venus, has been the center of speculation for decades, despite a few missions to explore the earth-like planet. However, NASA’s planned “Return …
Remarkable circular dunes on Mars leave scientists mystified
Sand dunes are not uncommon on the surface of Mars. However, during observations to see how the frost from winter melts on the planet, the …
Hubble captures photo of spiral galaxy ripe with star formation
Hubble has captured an image of a beautiful spiral galaxy absolutely ripe with tendrils of star formation, NASA shared earlier this month. The image was …
200-foot asteroid will pass Earth within the Moon’s orbit
A 200-foot asteroid discovered earlier this year will pass Earth at a distance closer than the Moon later this month. The asteroid, labeled 2023 DZ2, …
Astronomers want to study the ‘dark ages’ of the universe from the Moon
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are teaming up to create a unique lunar telescope that will search for what astronomers call the “Dark …
Astronomers spotted an active volcano on Venus
In the early 1990s, NASA’s Magellan spacecraft captured data from Venus, proving that volcanoes still existed on the planet’s surface. Now, a new look at …
NASA unveiled its $180 million plan to destroy the ISS
NASA has shared new details about its ISS deorbit plan. The International Space Station is currently orbiting our planet, with ongoing scientific missions to continue …
Webb telescope captures stunning image of star on the verge of a supernova
In June 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope took its first look into the universe, offering beautiful details in Webb’s first images. Other observations captured …
Astronomers found 2 potentially habitable planets orbiting a distant star
In January, NASA revealed that astronomers had discovered yet another potentially habitable planet orbiting the star TOI-700. That discovery brought the light the possibility that …
Starlink officially launches Roam, its new global roaming service
Starlink RV is now Starlink Roam, and you can try it yourself for $200 per month. Last month, some users of Starlink started to receive …
NASA unveils revolutionary new Artemis Moon suits
It has been over 50 years since the Apollo program put humanity on the surface of the Moon. Now, as NASA prepares to continue its …
Oceans may have covered Venus before it became a hell planet, study claims
Venus, often called Earth’s twin, is a hellscape of a planet ruled by surface temperatures ranging from 820 degrees to nearly 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite …
Watch SpaceX launch a Dragon cargo ship for NASA tonight
SpaceX and NASA are set to launch the CRS-27, the latest cargo mission destined for the International Space Station. Space watchers will be able to …
Amazon reveals first satellite internet dishes to compete with Starlink
Amazon is taking on SpaceX and Starlink in the satellite internet space. In a blog post, the company offered a first look at its upcoming …
James Webb captures a majestic view of star formation’s earliest stages
James Webb offers an almost unequaled view into the furrows of the universe. One of the most recent revelations that Webb has helped head up …
Astronomer captures video of a meteorite smashing into the moon
While monitoring the Moon in February, Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii captured the bright flash of a meteor striking the Moon’s surface, later sharing the video …
