Space

The search for habitable planets has always revolved around the presence of water, warmth, and food. However, recent research conducted by Luigi Petraccone, a chemistry researcher at the University of Naples, introduces a new factor to consider – entropy. In his paper on planetary entropy production (PEP), Petraccone suggests that the complexity of life on

Our understanding of star formation is being challenged by the recent discovery of a record-breaking object – a lone brown dwarf – that is defying traditional explanations. This brown dwarf, with a mass just 3 to 4 times that of Jupiter, stands out for being the lowest-mass object of its kind ever discovered. The perplexing

In a truly remarkable event, the atmosphere of Mars experienced a significant expansion as a result of a powerful gust of solar wind. On December 26, 2022, the MAVEN spacecraft, stationed in orbit around Mars, observed an abrupt decrease in solar particles when the wind passed by. Interestingly, this occurrence was accompanied by a stunning

When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth’s sky lights up with beautiful dancing lights. Around the poles, colorful auroral streams dance and flicker across the sky. Auroras are, truly, one of the most beautiful sights Earth has to offer. They occur when particles from the Sun, such as those gusted out in a powerful solar wind

Every December, stargazers and meteor enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of the Geminid meteor shower. Known as the best natural fireworks display of the year, this mesmerizing celestial event attracts people from all over the world. And this year, the Geminids promise to be even more special as they coincide with the new Moon, creating

Since the release of the Pentagon’s 2021 report, the interest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has surged. NASA and the Pentagon have taken concrete steps in investigating these phenomena, sparking intrigue and raising questions about the potential existence of extraterrestrial life. But what if the UFO sightings are not mere

The mystery surrounding the creation of heavy elements in the universe has long intrigued scientists. Recently, a team of astronomers led by Ian Roederer of the University of Michigan embarked on a groundbreaking study to shed light on this enigma. Their research focused on 42 stars within the Milky Way, and the findings have presented

For centuries, the Moon has captivated our imagination as a pristine celestial body, untouched by human influence. However, the reality is drastically different. Over the past 60 years, humans have been busy leaving their mark on Earth’s satellite. In a new paper, researchers argue that we have entered a new epoch on the Moon –

At the heart of the Milky Way, scientists have long been captivated by a group of stars known as the S-stars. These stars have perplexed astronomers due to their unusual origins, given the extreme conditions surrounding the supermassive black hole they orbit. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by a team led by astrophysicist Shogo Nishiyama

In approximately one billion years, the sun’s increasing temperature will lead to the boiling of all Earth’s oceans, resulting in the destruction of life as we know it. However, a recent study conducted by scientists from the University of Bordeaux and the Planetary Science Institute suggests that a passing star could potentially be the unexpected

As we explore the vastness of the cosmos, we discover a myriad of galaxies twinkling like stars in the darkness. However, the distribution of these galaxies is not random; they tend to cluster together, forming filaments and clusters within the cosmic web. Conversely, there are regions of much lower density called voids, where only a

Pulsars, a subcategory of neutron stars, have long fascinated astronomers for their extreme nature and unique properties. Recently, a significant breakthrough in astrophysics research has been made with the discovery of 294 previously unidentified gamma-ray pulsars. These findings, published in the Third Fermi Large Area Telescope Catalog of Gamma-Ray Pulsars, have expanded the Fermi catalog