Scientists use special stars to measure galaxy distances
Think about the sky on a clear night, filled with countless twinkling stars.
Now, imagine if you could use these stars to measure the distance...
NASA’s Webb unravels mystery of rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has brought us some exciting news about TRAPPIST-1 c, a planet located 40 light-years away from Earth.
An element essential to life discovered on one of Saturn’s moons, raising hopes of...
Enceladus is the tiny moon of Saturn that seems to have it all. Its icy surface is intricately carved by ongoing geological processes.
Its icy...
Scientists discover the mysterious origin of the Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteor shower is a winter spectacle that lights up our night sky every year.
However, the origins of these "shooting stars" have been...
Saturn’s moon Enceladus harbors phosphates, a ‘building block of life’
Researchers report that water on Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, holds phosphates. Phosphorus, in the form of phosphates, is vital for all life on Earth.
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have had a slow evolution, shows study
Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered if there's life beyond Earth? Scientists have been asking that same question for a...
Scientists detect hidden radio waves from distant galaxy cluster CIZA1359
Have you ever tried to listen to your favorite song, but the noise from a loud truck passing by drowned it out?
Imagine being an...
Unraveling the mysteries of neutron stars: A new dimension of understanding
Understanding the stuff that makes up the heart of atoms—the protons, neutrons, and the tiny things inside them, called quarks and gluons—can be really...
There could still be a ninth planet in our Solar System – here’s why
We all used to think there were nine planets.
But in 2006 the solar system was left with only eight planets, when Pluto was no...
Rare discovery unveils secrets of white dwarf stars
Scientists found a rare type of white dwarf star system, offering unique glimpse into the life cycle of these fascinating celestial objects.