Why the sun’s corona is hotter than its surface
The solar corona, or the outer atmosphere of the sun, has puzzled scientists for decades. Despite being farther from the sun's core, the corona...
The discovery of a new Earth-like planet could shed further light on what makes...
In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12...
Astronauts’ muscle loss mimics age-related muscle loss
One of the hazards astronauts must contend with is muscle loss. The more time they spend in a microgravity environment, the more muscle loss...
Astronomers find the missing link between stellar and supermassive black holes
While black holes are known as the most destructive objects in the universe, their evolution is largely shrouded in mystery.
This is because while astronomers...
How was matter born? Scientists uncover the mysteries of the early universe
The early universe was a scorching 250,000 times hotter than the core of our sun.
At such extreme temperatures, it was impossible for protons and...
What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?
What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely sovereign from Earth and...
We might find life just under the surface on Europa
What does it take to have life at another world?
Astrobiologists say you need water, warmth, and something for life to eat. If it’s there,...
Mysterious force in space: New study hints at unseen particles
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have uncovered new evidence that might point to a mysterious force in the universe.
Their study suggests there...
Giant collision decouples dark matter from regular matter
Dark matter is a mysterious and captivating subject.
It’s a strange concept and we don’t really have a handle on what it actually is.
One of...
Scientists discover clues of ancient life on Mars in mysterious rock
NASA's Perseverance rover has made an exciting discovery on Mars that could help answer one of humanity's biggest questions: Was there ever life on...