New quantum computer sheds light on the secrets of the universe
Scientists have taken a big step toward understanding the tiny particles and forces that make up everything in the universe.
A team from the University...
How can we find Cryovolcanoes on Europa
In the 1970s, NASA's Voyager probes passed through Jupiter's system and snapped pictures of its largest moons, also known as the Galilean Moons.
These pictures...
Farewell to Gaia: The spacecraft that mapped our galaxy
After more than ten years in space, the European Space Agency (ESA) has officially said goodbye to its Gaia spacecraft. On 27 March 2025,...
A sail to the stars: New ultra-thin lightsail could power future space travel
Scientists have taken an exciting step toward sending tiny spacecraft to other stars.
A team from Brown University in the U.S. and TU Delft in...
Scientists use space “archaeology” to uncover secrets of a long-dead star
When you think of archaeology, you might picture digging through ancient ruins or exploring hidden tombs.
But scientists have now used a very different kind...
Scientists discover the largest organic molecules on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has just made a fascinating discovery on Mars — the largest organic molecules ever found on the red planet.
These complex carbon-based...
NASA’s new dust repelling shield seems to work well
The hazards facing lunar astronauts are many.
There's the radiation, the temperature extremes, the psychological challenges associated with isolation, and the risk of bad accidents...
Earth-like planets may be more common than we thought
A new study from Rice University is giving scientists fresh hope that more Earth-like planets may exist in the universe.
Researchers Sho Shibata and Andre...
Webb Telescope sees an early galaxy blowing away the cosmic fog
Scientists studying the early Universe have uncovered an intriguing mystery and as a closet Sherlock Holmes fan I cannot resist a mystery.
Our mystery begins...
Scientists discover “rain” deep inside distant planets made of hydrogen and water
What if the insides of planets are more complicated than we thought?
A new study from scientists at UCLA and Princeton suggests that hydrogen and...