NASA’s Curiosity Rover celebrates 11 years on Mars with record climb
NASA's Curiosity rover has marked its 11th year on Mars by continuing to explore and study the Martian surface.
The robot recently investigated a location...
Scientists use supernovae to narrow the search for alien civilizations
When you’re searching the skies for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, it’s not a bad idea to be aware of cosmic flares.
In a sense, that...
Scientists find a clue to the magnetic mystery of metal asteroids
Have you ever wondered about the mysteries that the universe holds?
One such mystery that has had scientists scratching their heads for years revolves around...
Scientists decode black holes’ chirps
Black holes are among the most fascinating things in the universe. They are strange, thrilling, and can't be avoided.
We can notice the sound they...
Why Venus looks much younger than it is
Venus is about 4.5 billion years old, but looks much younger.
A high-energy, rejuvenating boost it received in its earliest years may explain its youthful...
A stellar picture reveals secrets of giant planet formation
Imagine the magic of witnessing the birth of a planet!
Thanks to the European Southern Observatory's powerful telescopes, we are now a step closer to...
Old stars spotted in young star neighborhoods may have warmed early Earth
You might think that all stars are born, live, and die in the same place, but it turns out that's not always the case.
Some...
Groundbreaking satellite learns to spot clouds in space in real-time
For the first time in history, scientists have taught a computer program in space to identify changes in cloud cover.
This cutting-edge project was led...
Astronomers discover new clues about fast radio bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are a bit like cosmic fireworks.
They are sudden, intense explosions of electromagnetic radiation from deep space, lasting just milliseconds.
Astronomers discovered...
How stars’ churning core influences their light
A team of researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Northwestern University have developed computer simulations that can help us understand the insides of massive...