Space

It is every space mission’s worst nightmare: losing contact with the spacecraft. On July 21, controllers faced this dreaded scenario when they lost communication with Voyager 2, located billions of kilometers away in the depths of space. The spacecraft, however, seems to be functioning normally and may be sending valuable data back to Earth. The

Stars, although seemingly simplistic, possess a fascinating complexity that demands further exploration. While it is commonly known that gravity and nuclear fusion play significant roles in a star’s existence, delving deeper into the intricate details reveals a multifaceted and intricate system. Understanding the behavior of stars necessitates the use of sophisticated computer models to accurately

A recent breakthrough in astronomy has shed new light on the formation of giant planets. Through observations made using the Very Large Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, astronomers have identified clumps in the thick dust cloud surrounding a baby star, V960 Mon, that could potentially collapse and form the seeds of planets such

The quest to find signs of alien life has always faced a major obstacle – the overwhelming background noise generated by Earth itself. This noise makes it challenging to distinguish potential alien signals from the local interference. However, a groundbreaking method has emerged that could significantly narrow down the search for radio signals traveling through

Ancient grains of dust have become the unexpected storytellers of an asteroid’s life, providing valuable insights into the history of our Solar System. Recent analysis of grains collected from asteroid Ryugu has revealed that the carbon-rich rock had a much more complex journey than previously thought. It originated far from the Sun, migrated through the

The Solar System has always been regarded as an orderly arrangement of planets, each with their own unique orbits. However, scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges this long-held belief. For the first time, evidence of two planets sharing the same orbit has been found in a burgeoning planetary system located 370 light-years

Every year, the Perseid meteor shower captivates skywatchers around the world with its breathtaking cosmic display. From July 17 to August 24, Earth passes through the trail left by Comet 109/Swift-Tuttle, resulting in a remarkable spectacle of shooting stars illuminating the night sky. The Perseid meteor shower derives its name from the constellation Perseus in

The lengthening of Earth’s days has been a subject of great interest among scientists. While it is well-known that the Moon’s gradual movement away from our planet is causing days to get longer, there was a significant period in Earth’s history when this trend paused. Recent research by a team of astrophysicists from the University

The world of astronomy has witnessed a remarkable breakthrough as scientists have recently uncovered the existence of the coldest star known to emit radio waves. This unique star, referred to as a brown dwarf, stands in a category of its own, not quite meeting the criteria of a regular star and too massive to be

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has taken mankind on a profound journey through the expansive depths of the universe. Through a groundbreaking study called Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS), the JWST has focused its lens on a specific region of space known as the Extended Groth Strip. This region, originally captured by the

Space travel has always fascinated humanity, igniting dreams of exploring distant planets and expanding our understanding of the universe. However, the limitations of current propulsion systems, namely long travel times and high fuel consumption, have hindered our ability to venture further into space. Pulsar Fusion, a UK-based company, aims to change this by constructing the

Recent findings from the Perseverance rover’s analysis of rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater have provided compelling evidence of the widespread presence of organic matter on the red planet. This discovery, made possible through the use of advanced instruments on board the rover, has significant implications for our understanding of the potential habitability of Mars. The