science
Command Module Pilot Michael Collins took this iconic Apollo 11 photo 55 years ago after orbiting the far side of the moon, earning the title of “the world’s loneliest man.” … Read More
NASA is exploring the possibility of discovering biosignatures—complex organic molecules like amino acids and nucleic acids—beneath the icy surfaces of Europa and Enceladus. These moons of Jupiter and Saturn, respectively, … Read More
NASA has issued an alert for asteroid 2011 MW1, which is currently hurtling towards Earth at 28,946 km/h. This Apollo-class asteroid, approximately 380 feet in size, will make its closest … Read More
The European Space Agency’s Gaia spacecraft, designed to map the stars of the Milky Way, recently endured a micrometeoroid impact and a solar storm, causing significant disruptions. Despite the damage, … Read More
Dead stars can sometimes shine again due to a peculiar gravitational phenomenon. Recent research suggests that neutron stars may emit intense bursts of light powered by gravity itself. Neutron stars, … Read More
Astronomers have observed an incredibly luminous infrared galaxy (HyLIRG) named PJ0116-24, located 10 billion light-years from Earth. This discovery was made possible through the observation of an “Einstein ring,” a … Read More
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering rocks with mysterious crystals. These vibrant yellow crystals, found on May 30, 2024, were revealed to be pure sulfur—a … Read More
A “guest star” seen in 1181 AD, known as supernova (SN) 1181, was caused by colliding dead stars, according to new simulations. This discovery may finally solve an 800-year-old cosmic … Read More
New research utilizing AI has shown that human-induced climate change is causing Earth’s days to lengthen and making our planet wobblier. These changes could have significant implications for our future. … Read More
Astronomers have discovered 10 new pulsars in the globular cluster Terzan 5, located towards the center of our Milky Way galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius. This cluster is home to … Read More
