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
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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
In a groundbreaking discovery, a giant quake on Mars has left scientists astounded. On 4 May 2022, NASA’s InSight lander detected a seismic event of 4.7 magnitude, leading to a remarkable revelation. An international team, led by Benjamin Fernando, a planetary physicist from the University of Oxford, has concluded that this colossal quake was a
Mars has captivated the imaginations of countless individuals, who have dreamt of one day exploring its vast and mysterious landscapes firsthand. While that dream may still be a distant reality, the Mars Express spacecraft has granted us a unique opportunity to glimpse the wonders of the Red Planet through a mesmerizing animation composed of thousands
In the vast expanse of space, certain planets with a magnetosphere emit a mesmerizing symphony. Imagine listening with the right instruments and hearing chirping and whistling, akin to the enchanting melodies of birds at dawn and dusk. These captivating sounds, known as chorus waves, have been observed on Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Recently,
In a thrilling turn of events, the aftermath of a colossal collision between two massive planets may have been captured, offering humanity an extraordinary opportunity to witness the birth of an entirely new world. This groundbreaking observation, if confirmed, not only promises to enrich our understanding of planetary formation but also unlocks the mysteries surrounding
A groundbreaking scientific achievement has been made by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, as researchers have confirmed that a sample collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu contains a significant amount of water and carbon. This remarkable finding adds further support to the prevailing theory that life on Earth may have originated from extraterrestrial sources. These findings were
In the vast expanse of our universe, pulsars have always been known for their unwavering regularity and stability. These celestial objects, which are rapidly spinning neutron stars, emit precise and consistent radio waves, serving as a reliable cosmic clock for astronomers. However, a recent mind-boggling revelation has left scientists perplexed. A pulsar has emitted an
The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) experienced yet another coolant leak, marking the third incident in under a year. This latest development has raised concerns about the reliability of Russia’s space program. While officials have assured that the crew members are not in immediate danger, the occurrence of multiple leaks is alarming
In a groundbreaking discovery, a new scanning technique has revealed compelling evidence that challenges our understanding of the boundaries of our Solar System. For decades, astronomers believed that the Kuiper Belt, a field of icy boulders, dissipated at a distance of 48 times the Earth-Sun distance. However, recent findings indicate that our Solar System’s disc
On July 4, 2023, the Perseverance Rover commemorated its 842nd Martian day on the Red Planet. Amidst the fading light, the intrepid robot turned its navigation camera towards the distant, enigmatic horizon. In a single snapshot, it captured a marvelously otherworldly sunset, illuminating Mars’ sky with a mesmerizing cool blue hue that defied terrestrial norms.
We may know a heck of a lot less about a bizarre kind of cosmic explosion than we thought. They’re known as luminous fast blue optical transients, or LFBOTs, and one nicknamed the Finch (AT2023fhn) has been spotted in intergalactic space, at a significant distance from the nearest galaxy. This is a problem, because astronomers