A new theory sheds light on dark matter puzzles
Have you ever wondered what makes up most of the universe?
A recent study brings us closer to understanding this mystery, focusing on something called...
Mars’ recent volcanic activity reveals a turbulent history
Mars, often thought of as a quiet and inactive planet, has recently shown us a more lively side.
Researchers from the University of Arizona made...
Scientists discover life’s essential ingredient in distant corners of the Milky Way
Astonishing new findings from astronomers at the University of Arizona have turned our understanding of where life's ingredients can be found in the galaxy...
MIT’s top research stories of 2023
It has been another prolific year for MIT’s research community in 2023.
As we close out the year, MIT News looks back at some of our most...
Asteroid samples reveal cosmic origins of life’s fundamental molecules
Have you ever wondered about the building blocks of life on Earth and how they might be connected to outer space?
A recent study led...
How stars forge the universe’s heaviest elements
The universe’s heaviest elements are produced spectacularly: in the hot centers of certain stars.
By studying the patterns of which elements are present in many...
Scientists unravel the mysteries of the oldest spiral galaxy
Astronomers have taken a groundbreaking look at an ancient galaxy far away, offering new insights into its formation and shedding light on the early...
The atmosphere of an exoplanet reveals secrets about its surface
As astronomers have begun to gather data on the atmospheres of planets, we’re learning about their compositions and evolution.
Thick atmospheres are the easiest to...
How exoplanets can rapidly switch from habitable to hellish
Scientists have made a startling discovery about how a planet's climate can switch from being habitable, like Earth, to extremely hostile, like Venus, with...
What will happen if there is a black hole inside the sun?
In a striking blend of astronomy and theoretical physics, scientists have explored a mind-bending scenario: what if black holes existed inside stars?
This concept, stemming...