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 …
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NASA already unveiled a successor to James Webb that will search for life on alien planets
The James Webb space telescope has only been active for six months, but NASA is already planning a successor to the multi-billion-dollar observatory. The Habitable …
We may be closer than ever to discovering the universe’s background hum
Astronomers are trying to listen to the universe’s background hum — a cascade of gravitational waves believed to exist since the first rapid inflation of …
The ultimate guide to the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest telescope in space. As an infrared space observatory, the telescope was designed to peer deep into …
Lab experiment may confirm how the ingredients of life formed in outer space
Scientists now believe that a burst of life known as a gamma ray may have helped play a vital role in the origins of life …
A two-minute long burst of gamma-rays is changing everything we know about GRBs
Everything we know about our universe is constantly changing. Spacecraft like the James Webb Space Telescope have already changed everything we thought we knew about …
New study suggests a way to speed up space travel exponentially
A new study may suggest a new way for us to approach space travel in the future. Humanity has long dreamed of exploring the final …
Orion captured a magnificent photo of the Moon and Earth
Since Artemis I’s launch earlier in November, the Orion capsule has been making its trek to the Moon, where it has taken part in a …
The 40-year-old mystery of black holes’ dazzling light has been solved
Despite literally eating stars and being called black holes, black holes create some of the most brilliant light in the universe. Now, a new paper …
Scientists found 2 minerals in a meteorite that have never occurred naturally on Earth
Space exploration isn’t just about finding life on other planets or discovering the next Earth. We’re also looking to better understand how the universe formed. …
Perseverance may have found new evidence of organic compounds on Mars
A new study published in the journal Science has uncovered new evidence of possible organic compounds on Mars. The discovery is just one of several …
Two colliding black holes created a phenomenon scientists have never seen before
Scientists discovered a phenomenon created by a black hole merger. They believe the merger took place when two black holes collided as they passed by …
Scientists may have finally figured out why Venus is such a hellscape
Ancient Venus may have looked more like Earth than previously imagined. New research suggests that Earth’s neighbor may have once looked more like our own …
Orion captures haunting pictures of the Lunar surface
NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off from Earth just a few short weeks ago, and since then, the Orion capsule has captured a breathtaking view …
This is one of the most massive super-Earths we’ve ever discovered
A group of researchers have spotted one of the most massive super-Earths we’ve discovered so far. The massive exoplanet orbits a star located just 200 …
Japan’s OMOTENASHI lunar lander fails to reach its target
Japan’s attempts to become the fourth country to reach the Moon have failed, according to a tweet shared this week. The country’s OMOTENASHI lander (short …
Images of the Orion Constellation tell a tale of death and dust
The Orion Nebula, housed within the Orion constellation, is a hubbub of stars being birthed, living, and dying. Now, NASA has combined images from three …
Explore over 200,000 galaxies with this interactive map of the universe
Astronomers with John Hopkins University have created an interactive map of the universe that literally lets you scroll through over 200,000 galaxies. The map, which …
How to follow Orion’s first trip to the Moon from the comfort of your home
The launch of Artemis I on November 16, 2022, was monumental for several reasons. Not only will it help usher in a new age of …
This rare meteorite may reveal where Earth’s water originated
71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, with oceans making up around 96.5 percent of all the water on our little planet. …
See the Sun’s surface like never before in this stunning solar telescope photo
Looking at the sun through a telescope can cause serious damage to your health and vision, so how exactly are we meant to get pictures …
NASA reveals plans to help James Webb avoid micrometeoroids
Back in June, NASA reported that a micrometeoroid had hit the James Webb space telescope. Later, the space agency confirmed that the small space debris …
James Webb captures breathtaking fiery hourglass feeding a newly birthed star
James Webb has captured yet another breathtaking image of our universe. The new image, which NASA shared on Wednesday, is that of the dark cloud …
Rewatch NASA’s historic Artemis I rocket launch
NASA’s Artemis missions have officially kicked off a new era of space exploration. The space agency broadcast the entire event live on its NASA Live …
NASA captured this stunning view of Earth just after Artemis launched
Artemis has officially launched. Following months of delays and issues with NASA’s largest space launch system ever, the next era of space exploration officially began …
This is when the Sun and Earth will die, according to scientists
The Sun is one of the most important parts of our little circle of life. In fact, you could say that pretty much all known …
China’s newest telescope will stare right at the Sun next year
Near the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, China is currently finishing up the final construction of the Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope, a brand-new Chinese solar …
