A monster solar storm struck earth 14,300 years ago
The Sun is such a stable presence in our lives that we often take it for granted.
Few things are as certain sure as the...
Scientists probe superheavy elements in exceptionally dense asteroids
Exploring the vastness of space, scientists have stumbled upon a curious mystery: some asteroids have a density higher than any element found on our...
This is what it would be like to fly across Mars
Many of us have dreamed about flying over the surface of Mars—someday.
The planet offers so many cool places to study, and doing it in...
AI successfully spots its first supernova without human help
In a galaxy far, far away, a star exploded, creating a spectacular light show called a supernova.
These cosmic fireworks are not just beautiful to...
SPICES in space: The spectacular journey of unveiling solar mysteries
Imagine you've found a magical tool that whispers to you the stories of distant suns, planets, and cosmic winds!
A tool that shares secrets about...
Scientists discover carbon and water in NASA’s Bennu asteroid sample
Imagine a chunk of rock that has been zooming through space for billions of years, holding within it secrets of our vast and mysterious...
Pulsars could help uncover the mysteries of dark matter, shows study
In the grand theater of the universe, one of the most mysterious actors is something we can't even see.
It's called dark matter, and though...
A pulsar suddenly threw out radiation 200 times more energetic
Pulsars are known for their regularity and stability.
These fast-rotating neutron stars emit radio waves with such consistent pulses that astronomers can use them as...
Want to explore Neptune? Use Triton’s atmosphere to put on the brakes
Aerobraking is commonly used to slow down spacecraft when they arrive at various planetary systems.
It requires a spacecraft to dip into the atmosphere of...
Lightning on Venus? New study sparks doubt
Imagine looking up at the sky and seeing bolts of lightning flashing through thick, ominous clouds.
Now, picture this happening on Venus, our neighboring planet,...