New crystal discovery on Mars suggests it may have once supported life
Scientists from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) have made a fascinating discovery using data from NASA’s Perseverance rover.
They found signs that minerals deep under...
Why some meteor showers are so unpredictable
Meteor showers can be spectacular, but predicting when and where they’ll appear in the night sky has often been a challenge.
For a long time,...
10 billion Milky Way stars might have habitable exoplanets after all
In a new study, scientists discover that white dwarf stars have greater potential to host habitable planets than previously realized.
The team concluded that many...
NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovers clues to Mars’ lost atmosphere
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a major discovery that could help explain what happened to Mars' ancient atmosphere—and why the planet became so dry...
A gently twisting universe may solve a cosmic mystery
Could the entire universe be slowly spinning?
A new study suggests it might—and this gentle cosmic twist could help explain one of astronomy’s biggest puzzles.
The...
Mars rocks reveal clues to ancient volcanoes and signs of life
A new study has uncovered fascinating details about Mars’s volcanic past—and its potential to support life long ago.
The research, published in Science Advances, focuses...
Astronomers confirm first-ever “lonely” black hole in space
For the first time, astronomers have confirmed the existence of a black hole drifting alone in space—without a companion star.
This exciting discovery was made...
Saturn’s moon Titan has rivers—so where did all the deltas go?
When scientists want to study the geological history of a planet, one of the best places to look is at river deltas—those fan-shaped areas...
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds signs Mars could have supported life
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered new evidence that ancient Mars may have been able to support life.
Researchers found large deposits of carbon in rocks...
Scientists create smaller, smarter computer chips for space missions
Operating technology in space is no easy task.
Harsh conditions like intense radiation from solar flares and cosmic rays, extreme temperatures, and flying debris can...