Peeking into the past: New study explains the birth of early galaxies
Ever wondered how our universe began and how the first galaxies formed?
Well, scientists have been asking the same questions, and now, thanks to a...
Mysterious lights on Uranus may unlock secrets of alien life
Scientists from the University of Leicester have made a groundbreaking discovery on Uranus.
For the first time ever, they've detected a special kind of light...
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines.
Understanding an atom's structure and the development of nuclear science...
A new map shows where Mars is hiding all its ice
Water will be one of the most important resources for human explorers on Mars. They’ll need it for drinking, propellant, breathing, and more.
It makes...
Venus might have had plate tectonics just like Earth
Even though Venus is very similar to Earth in many ways, it’s a hell-world with a runaway greenhouse effect.
It was assumed this was because...
Scientists spot a baby star making a grand escape from its birthplace!
Stars are like kids; they don't always stay where they're born.
Over time, they move away and spread across the vast galaxy, much like birds...
What’s the best way to find planets in the Habitable Zone?
Despite the fact that we’ve discovered thousands of them, exoplanets are hard to find.
And some types are harder to find than others. Naturally, some...
JWST sees four exoplanets in a single system
When the JWST activated its penetrating infrared eyes in July 2022, it faced a massive wish-list of targets compiled by an eager international astronomy...
What’s inside the Carina Pillars? Massive protostars and newly-forming planets!
Star-forming nebulae are busy places. Unfortunately, clouds of gas and dust usually hide the action.
To cut through the dust in one such region, a...
Near-earth asteroid may be a chunk of our moon
In 2021, a team of astronomers suggested that a recently discovered near-Earth asteroid, Kamo`oalewa, could be a chunk of the moon.
Two years later, another...