Why disk galaxies have spiral arms
In a new study, researchers have made a new discovery that may explain how disk galaxies maintain the shape of their spiral arms.
Their finding...
What heats up the ice cap on Mars?
In a new study, researchers suggest a magma chamber may have been formed under the surface of Mars to help heat up the ice...
Scientists discover the universe’s earliest molecule in space
In a new study, researchers have detected the first type of molecule that ever formed in the universe.
This is the first time scientists found...
These breadloaf-size satellites capture soft X-rays from the Sun
In a new study, researchers found that the twin Miniature X-ray Solar Spectometer (MinXSS) CubeSats measured soft X-rays from the Sun effectively.
These breadloaf-size satellites...
Scientists discover our planet is a stable version of the Sun
In a new study, scientists have found that Earth is made of the same elements as the Sun.
However, there are less volatile elements such...
Scientists find a massive star-forming region of Milky Way
In a new study, researchers have made new observations of a massive star-forming region of the outer Milky Way.
This is the first high-resolution, radio...
Scientists find a new way to protect the Earth from asteroids
In 2013, Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere.
The meteor is not a big one....
Watch this: Surprising view of the Southern Crab Nebula marks Hubble’s 29th birthday
In a new study, researchers have shown a surprising new image of the Southern Crab Nebula.
The image was captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...
New evidence of Mercury’s inner solid core
In a new study, researchers found new evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid.
They also found that the inner solid core has the...
This small, cool star has super-flare 10 times more powerful than that on the...
In a new study, researchers found a star as big as Jupiter has an explosion 10 times more powerful than that can be seen...