Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, Earth experienced a colossal collision with a Mars-sized celestial body known as Theia. This impact was responsible for the formation of the Moon, but new evidence suggests that remnants of Theia are not only present in the Moon but also within Earth itself. This discovery challenges the conventional view of
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Jupiter, the colossal giant of our solar system, may not be an inviting place for humans, but its magnificent and tempestuous nature never fails to astonish us. Beyond its enormous size and the storms that could engulf our entire planet, the swirling cloud formations on Jupiter often take on eerie and unnerving shapes. Recently, NASA’s
In July of this year, planet Earth narrowly escaped a potentially catastrophic event when a sizable asteroid, measuring approximately 30 to 60 meters in diameter, passed within one-quarter of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Had it collided with our planet, the resulting impact would have been three times more powerful than the
When pondering the vastness of the universe, questions about its origins and how it came to be are seemingly unending. Astronomers around the world have dedicated their lives to finding answers to these profound questions. With the largest project of its kind ever undertaken, the FLAMINGO simulations, scientists aim to unlock the secrets of the
Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, has long fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts alike. While its dusty exterior may give the impression of a barren and unchanging world, recent seismic data collected by the Mars InSight lander has shed light on the surprising composition of Mars’s interior. Unlike any other planet besides Earth,
NASA is facing a significant challenge in opening the container that holds the precious sample of asteroid dirt from Bennu. The Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) container was sealed too well, posing difficulties for scientists. The TAGSAM needs to be opened in a specially designed glovebox to prevent contamination from Earth. This pristine sample is
Jupiter, the second-largest object in the entire Solar System, continues to astound scientists with its mysterious and dynamic atmosphere. Despite numerous probes sent to study the giant planet, researchers are continuously uncovering never-before-seen features in its tempestuous clouds. In a surprising turn of events, astronomers using the powerful infrared James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have
If there’s a man in the Moon, as the old beliefs go, he’s a pretty venerable one. Earth’s lunar companion is thought to have formed not long after the planet itself, some 4.4 billion years or so ago, when the Solar System was young. It was then, according to theory, that a Mars-sized object smacked
The search for Planet Nine has become a tantalizing puzzle for astronomers. Nestled somewhere beyond Pluto’s orbit, this hypothetical planet has managed to elude our detection efforts. Its existence is shrouded in darkness, coldness, and vast distances, making it a formidable challenge to find. Moreover, our understanding of its precise location remains vague, with only
Astounding scientific advancements have given us a glimpse into the vastness of outer space. However, as our knowledge grows, so does our realization of the potential dangers lurking in the skies above. NASA, a prominent authority in space exploration, has taken up the challenging task of planetary defense. One of their crucial objectives is to
For more than 8 billion years, a remarkably bright flash of radio waves has been traveling through the Universe, defying current leading theories. Recently, an international team of researchers utilized the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) to detect this fast radio burst known as FRB 20220610A. This event stands out for several reasons, including
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK, using data obtained from the James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), has revealed the presence of quartz nanocrystals in the upper atmosphere of WASP-17 b. This exoplanet, located approximately 1,324 light-years from Earth, has been classified as a “puffy” hot