New research shows nearest exoplanets may have life
In a new study, researchers found that Earth-like planets orbiting our closest stars may host life.
They suggest that life may be evolving on these...
Scientists find solar wind heats up Jupiter’s atmosphere
In a new study, researchers found that auroras at Jupiter's poles are heating the planet's atmosphere.
The heat has reached a greater depth than previously...
New findings about iron volcanoes on metal asteroids
In a new study, scientists suggest that as a metallic asteroid cooled and solidified, iron volcanoes may have erupted onto its surface.
This is the...
Scientists find binary stars could reflect light from one another
In a new study, researchers found binary stars can reflect light from one another as well as radiating it.
Binary stars are two stars locked...
Scientists discover lithium in a primitive star in our galaxy
In a new study, researchers have discovered lithium in a primitive star in our galaxy.
The star is J0023+0307, which was discovered a year ago.
The...
NASA’s Curiosity observes solar eclipses on Mars
In a new study, researchers report that NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has captured two solar eclipses on Mars.
Since the past few weeks, Curiosity has...
This planet fragment survives the death of its star
In a new study, researchers found that a fragment of a planet has survived the death of its star.
The planet fragment is at least...
New findings about gamma-ray blazars in the sky
In a new study, researchers have found new information about gamma-ray blazars in the sky.
The research was conducted by a team of astronomers including...
Two solar mysteries linked to the coronal rain
Coronal rain is giant globs of plasma that drip from the Sun's outer atmosphere back to its surface.
Previous research using computer simulations has predicted...
Why one of Saturn’s moons has an underground ocean
In a new study, researchers found the reason why one of Saturn's moons has an underground ocean.
The study was done by researchers from the...