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...
Scientists discover the first “black hole triple”
Physicists at MIT and Caltech have made an unexpected discovery—a “black hole triple” system, the first of its kind ever found.
While most black holes...
Did some of Earth’s water come from the solar wind?
The source of Earth’s water is an enduring mystery that extends to exoplanets and the notion of habitability.
In broad terms, Earth’s water was either...
New study reveals unusual remains of a historical supernova in 3D
For nearly six months during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a new star glittering in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Chinese...
Scientists uncover the hidden ‘teenage years’ of our universe with new imaging technology
Astrophysicists are eager to explore the universe’s early stages, much like flipping through old photos to remember the past.
However, despite the incredible advancements in...
How bad can solar storms get? Ask the trees
One of the many threats facing space travellers and indeed our own planet is that of Solar Storms.
At their most minor they can grant...
Scientists detect record-breaking gamma rays from the heart of the Milky Way
High in the mountains of Mexico, an international team of researchers has made an exciting discovery at the center of our galaxy.
Using the High-Altitude...