Space

In the vast expanse of the Corona Borealis constellation, approximately 2,500 light-years away, lies a star known as T Coronae Borealis. Astronomers are anxiously anticipating an explosion that will transform this star into one of the brightest objects visible in the night sky. The event is not only expected to be visually striking but also

Throughout history, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) has captured the fascination of astronomers with its massive size and powerful storms. Dating back to the 1600s, the GRS has been a longstanding feature of the Solar System. However, despite centuries of observation, the exact date of its formation and its longevity remain subjects of debate. Have

The Milky Way, with its vast expanse of stars and cosmic wonders, holds many mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Among these mysteries are hypervelocity stars, rogue objects that defy the norms of orderly orbital patterns and hurtle through space at incredible speeds. These stars, while rare, provide astronomers with unique challenges and opportunities to delve

The history of our Solar System dates back billions of years to the time when a disk-shaped cloud of swirling dust and gas came together to form what we see today. Throughout this immense period of time, the materials that initially made up the solar nebula have undergone significant transformations, being compacted, bombarded by radiation,

On June 12, 2024, audio of a flight surgeon dealing with an emergency on the International Space Station led to panic among listeners. The conversation, which involved the need for hyperbaric treatment for a commander suffering from decompression sickness, was later confirmed to be a ground simulation that was mistakenly broadcast to the ISS livestream

The discovery of holes, or pits, on Mars is not a recent phenomenon, but a particular image captured by the HiRISE camera in 2022 has once again brought attention to these intriguing features. Located on the ancient volcanoes in Mars’s Tharsis region, these holes have sparked curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Although Mars

The Milky Way’s massive size has been sculpted over time by collisions and mergers with other galaxies, an intricate and messy process that is not unique to our galaxy. This phenomenon can be observed happening with various galaxies throughout the Universe, as they interact and influence each other’s trajectories. Presently, the Milky Way is slowly

Recently, a significant increase in the visibility of the northern and southern lights mesmerized people worldwide. This remarkable event was a result of a powerful solar storm disrupting the Earth’s magnetic field. The Sun is currently in the peak period of its 11-year cycle, leading to heightened activity and the release of more energetic particles

NASA is embarking on an exciting new venture with the development of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), a telescope designed to hunt for habitable worlds beyond our own. This ambitious project is still in its early stages, but plans to directly image Earth-like planets around stars similar to our Sun are already in the works.

The scientific community has recently been intrigued by a peculiar signal originating from the neutron star ASKAP J193505.1+214841.0, commonly known as ASKAP J1935+2148. Situated a vast 15,820 light-years away from Earth in the Milky Way’s plane, this celestial body stands out due to its erratic pulsation patterns that differ significantly from typical neutron star behavior.

SpaceX made history on Thursday as its massive Starship rocket successfully completed its first ever splashdown test flight. The prototype system, which aims to one day transport humans to Mars, faced a moment of truth as it descended over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia. Despite scraps of fiery debris coming off the spaceship during