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...
Mars shakes things up: New Discoveries about its hidden heart!
Ever thought about what lies inside Mars?
If you imagine it like a big chocolate truffle, you might be surprised at the layers inside!
NASA's InSight...
What a mess. When the Milky Way and Andromeda merge, it’ll look like this
No need to panic, but the Andromeda Galaxy is barreling towards us.
It is due to begin merging with the our Milky Way Galaxy in...
Scientists discover hidden blanket below Mars’ surface
Ever wondered what's going on beneath the surface of Mars?
Thanks to NASA's InSight mission, scientists have been getting a clearer picture of the Red...