Aerospace

Astronomers discover the largest structure in the universe

Scientists have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a massive superstructure named Quipu. This enormous cosmic formation weighs an astonishing 200 quadrillion...

Astronomers spot a blazing-fast star with a possible planet

Astronomers may have found a star racing through our galaxy at an incredible speed—dragging a planet along with it! If confirmed, this would be the...

Yes, the odds of an asteroid striking Earth have doubled. No, you don’t need...

At the end of 2024, astronomers detected an asteroid in the night sky. It was given the designation Y, since it was discovered in the...

Earth’s water arrived late: Surprising meteorite discovery changes history

A new study has found that water may not have arrived on Earth as early as scientists once believed. Instead, it seems to have...

Temperamental stars may be confusing our view of alien worlds

A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers suggests that unpredictable stars could be distorting our understanding of distant planets. Many exoplanets—planets outside...

NASA’s robot grippers could help clean up space junk

NASA is testing new robot grippers that could one day remove space debris and help repair satellites in Earth's orbit. On February 4, 2025, NASA's...

Scientists confirm nearby super-Earth that could support life

A team of international researchers has confirmed the discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet that may have the right conditions to support life. The planet, called...

There’s a way to make ringworlds and Dyson spheres stable

The idea of Dyson Sphere’s has been around for decades. When Freeman Dyson explored the concept he acknowledged that they may not be a physical...

Astronomers uncover hidden dark matter in the universe’s first galaxies

An international team of astronomers has discovered that dark matter played a major role in shaping galaxies in the early universe. They found that two...

The moon has two grand canyons, carved in minutes by an asteroid impact

Our Moon continues to surprise us with amazing features. Scientists recently shared new information about two canyons that branch out from a major lunar impact. The...