Astronomers find ‘tilted’ planets even in pristine solar systems
Scientists have long puzzled over why all of the planets in Earth’s solar system have slightly slanted orbits around the sun.
But a new, Yale-led...
How magnetars illuminate the mystery of fast radio bursts
In the vastness of space, there are some truly astonishing phenomena, and one of them is the magnetar.
A team of international scientists, led by...
There aren’t many galaxies like the Milky Way nearby. now we know why
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, maybe even a grand design spiral galaxy. We can’t be sure from our vantage point.
But one...
NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers methane in a distant planet’s atmosphere
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of astronomy.
It has detected methane in the atmosphere of an exoplanet...
NASA tests new Mars helicopter on two different planets
NASA has been making incredible progress in exploring Mars, not only by using rovers but also through advanced helicopters.
These helicopters are designed to fly...
Dwarf galaxies may not last long in milky way’s halo, shows study
A groundbreaking study has shifted our understanding of the dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, challenging long-held beliefs about their nature and composition.
Previously thought...
Dwarf galaxies: The unsung heroes of star creation
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a fascinating discovery about dwarf galaxies.
Contrary to what we might think when we see massive galaxies...
Scientists uncover triple star systems, transforming theories of stellar evolution
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of Leeds have made a discovery that could change the way we understand some of the...
A robotic chemist could whip up the perfect batch of oxygen on Mars
Humans on Mars will need oxygen, and Mars’ atmosphere is pretty anemic when it comes to the life-sustaining element. NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully extracted...
Scientists detect the second-most distant galaxy using Webb Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a remarkable tool of NASA, has recently made an exciting discovery in a part of space known as...