Space

The universe is a realm of enigmas, where black holes stand as some of the most perplexing entities. Among them, primordial black holes (PBHs) are particularly fascinating, as they are theorized to have emerged within moments of the Big Bang—distortions in spacetime birthed from exceedingly dense regions of matter. Recent research led by a team

The concept of timekeeping has always been fundamental to human civilization, influencing everything from daily routines to global communications. As humanity extends its reach beyond Earth, especially with plans for a sustained lunar presence, the importance of a standardized time measurement becomes not only beneficial but essential. NASA’s recent initiative to establish a Coordinated Lunar

In early May of this year, a remarkable aurora displayed the immense power of solar storms and radiation. However, beyond these spectacular displays, the Sun can unleash something far more destructive known as “solar particle events”. These events involve blasts of protons directly from the Sun’s surface shooting out into space, potentially causing severe damage

Jupiter’s moon Io has long been hailed as the most volcanically active world in our Solar System. With approximately 150 of its 400 active volcanoes erupting at any given time, Io is a true spectacle of constant lava and gas emissions. Thanks to the Juno probe’s Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM), scientists have gained valuable

The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is surrounded by a mysterious population of tiny dwarf galaxies that have captured the attention of astronomers. Recent discoveries of two new dwarf galaxies, Virgo III and Sextans II, have raised questions about the existing models of dark matter and the expected number of satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky

In a shocking turn of events, a Chinese space firm, Tianbing Aerospace Technology, revealed that its Tianlong-3 rocket was accidentally launched during a test, resulting in the vehicle lifting off and crashing into a nearby mountainside. The firm explained that the incident occurred during a first-stage test of the rocket’s power system, with a “structural

NASA scientists have recently made a fascinating discovery in Earth’s ionosphere, shedding light on the complex dynamics of this atmospheric layer. The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) imaging instrument has captured images of peculiar X and C shapes in the ionosphere, revealing unexpected formations and behaviors. These shapes, formed by plasma bands

The recent discovery of a massive black hole in the Cosmic Dawn has left astronomers puzzled. This black hole, located at the center of the galaxy J1120+0641, weighs in at more than a billion times the mass of our Sun. While larger black holes exist in the present universe, the real mystery lies in the

The formation of a planetary system around a star begins in a molecular cloud of gas and dust drifting through space. When a portion of this cloud becomes dense enough, it collapses under its own gravity, spinning as it does so, giving rise to the inception of a young star. The spinning material in the

Jupiter, often known for its turbulent atmosphere and the iconic Great Red Spot, has recently surprised astronomers with new discoveries in its ionosphere. Contrary to previous assumptions, this region above the Great Red Spot has been found to exhibit strange glowing features that have sparked curiosity among scientists. Henrik Melin, a planetary scientist at the

In April 1995, a breathtaking image known as the ‘Pillars of Creation’ captured the attention of the world. This iconic image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcased the beauty of the Eagle Nebula. Fast forward to today, and the James Webb Telescope is taking center stage by providing new insights into this cosmic wonder.

Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, is facing a constant barrage of meteorite impacts, according to new analysis. The data collected by a seismometer on Mars has unveiled that Mars experiences a much higher rate of space rocks hitting its surface than previously believed. In fact, the planet seems to be under tremendous