Mars may have been habitable more recently than we thought
New research from Harvard University suggests that Mars might have been habitable more recently than scientists previously believed.
The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals...
Astronomers discover one of the fastest-spinning stars in the universe
A team of researchers from DTU Space in Denmark has discovered a neutron star that spins at an incredible speed—716 times per second.
This star,...
Scientists discover new clues about black hole jets
A new study led by the University of Michigan reveals fascinating insights into how black holes shoot out powerful streams of high-energy particles, known...
Astronomers map danger zones for new planets in star clusters
Astronomers have discovered certain "danger zones" in star clusters where forming planets face serious threats.
These findings were made using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which...
Astronauts could take an asteroid ferry from Earth to Mars
This idea really is quite a fascinating one.
Currently a trip to Mars would require large amounts of air, water and other resources to sustain...
How space rocks helped bring life’s ingredients to Earth
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London have uncovered new clues about how life’s essential elements arrived on Earth.
They used a...
Titan’s thick methane ice could explain its strange surface and atmosphere
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is a unique place in our solar system.
It’s the only moon with a thick atmosphere and liquid rivers, lakes, and...
Scientists find possible habitats for life beneath Mars’ icy surface
A new study suggests that beneath Mars’ icy surface, there might be hidden pools of meltwater capable of supporting life.
This discovery could point to...
Astronomers study a “Zombie Star” at the heart of an ancient supernova
In 1181, a bright "guest star" appeared near the Cassiopeia constellation, shining for six months before fading away.
Ancient Chinese and Japanese observers recorded this...
Could Life at TRAPPIST-1 Survive the Star’s Superflares
The TRAPPIST-1 system is a science-fiction writer’s dream. Seven Earth-sized worlds orbit a red dwarf star just 40 light-years away.
Three of those worlds are...