Newly recorded data of the interior of Mars has provided the most precise measurement to date of the planet’s rotation. Surprisingly, the data from the retired InSight lander has shown that Mars’ rotation is accelerating at a rate of approximately 4 milliarcseconds per year. While this acceleration may seem minuscule, shortening the length of a
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Iron meteorites have long fascinated scientists due to their magnetic properties. Although the magnetism in these meteorites is not particularly strong, it holds valuable information about their origin and formation. Unlike the surrounding rocks, iron meteorites exhibit magnetism because they formed in the presence of a magnetic field. The iron grains within the meteorites align
Since the historic moon landing in 1969, mankind has made significant progress in exploring the lunar surface. As we continue our explorations, it becomes increasingly important to develop a reliable global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for the Moon. In order to achieve this, a team of researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary has turned
The Moon, our closest celestial neighbor, has always intrigued scientists and astronomers alike. While we have made significant progress in understanding its surface, its interior remains shrouded in mystery. Recent research has challenged previous theories, suggesting that the Moon’s mantle may be solid all the way through, contrary to existing beliefs. This article delves into
A remarkable binary system, known as ZTF J2020+5033, has recently been uncovered with astonishing characteristics. This extraordinary discovery has left scientists astounded as it presents a rotational tightness that allows both objects to snugly fit inside the Sun. Located a mere 457 light-years away, this intriguing system consists of a high-mass brown dwarf and a
The Euclid space telescope, launched recently on a mission to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, has successfully reached its designated orbit. On Monday, the European operators of the spacecraft shared the first test images, offering a glimpse of its enormous potential. Although these initial snapshots were taken during the calibration phase
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