The Webb discovers a rich population of brown dwarfs outside the Milky Way
This stunning image of a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is more than just a pretty picture.
It’s part of a scientific...
There’s a particle accelerator at the center of the Milky Way
Nestled on the slopes of Cerro La Negra at an elevation of 13,000 feet is an unusual-looking observatory.
Known as the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC)...
How bad can solar storms get? Ask the trees
One of the many threats facing space travellers and indeed our own planet is that of Solar Storms.
At their most minor they can grant...
Scientists detect record-breaking gamma rays from the heart of the Milky Way
High in the mountains of Mexico, an international team of researchers has made an exciting discovery at the center of our galaxy.
Using the High-Altitude...
This early impact devastated life then gave it a boost
Most of us know about the impact that wiped out the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago.
It’s a scientific fact that’s entered mainstream knowledge,...
Life on Earth needed “unmelted asteroids”
The word “volatile” is commonly used in the space exploration community, but it has a different meaning than when used otherwise.
In space exploration, volatiles...
How a giant meteorite 3.26 billion years ago may have helped early life thrive
Billions of years ago, Earth was frequently struck by meteorites.
One of the largest impacts occurred around 3.26 billion years ago, and scientists are now...
Dark matter has a firm grip on these galaxies
The elliptical galaxy NGC 1270 lies about 240 million light-years away.
But it’s not alone.
It’s part of the Perseus Cluster (Abell 426), the brightest X-ray...
Unlocking the secrets of space: 70% of meteorites come from just three asteroid families
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origins of most meteorites that fall to Earth.
A team of international researchers, including scientists from...
Could life exist below Mars’ ice? New study explores the possibility
A new NASA study suggests that life might be able to survive beneath the frozen ice on Mars.
While no direct evidence of life on...