For the sake of astronaut health, should we make the International Space Station dirtier
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ...
Bullseye galaxy: Astronomers find a cosmic wonder with nine rings
A team of astronomers, led by Yale University, has made an exciting discovery—a giant galaxy with a record-breaking nine rings!
The galaxy, officially named LEDA...
How brine shrimp adapted to Mars-like conditions
The effects of Climate Change on Earth’s living systems have led to a shift in biological studies, with attention now being focused on the...
A new way to measure where the Milky Way’s dark matter is
Our Milky Way Galaxy is rich in dark matter. The problem is, we can’t see where it’s distributed because, well, it’s dark.
We also don’t...
What’s the shape of the universe
When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you're living on a flat plane.
After all, this is why you can navigate...
The solar system is taking a fascinating journey through the Milky Way
Our Solar System is in motion and cruises at about 200 kilometres per second relative to the center of the Milky Way.
During its long...
Mars’s northern ice cap is surprisingly young
If you’ve ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps.
The northern one is made largely of water...
Rover finds the shoreline of an ancient beach on Mars
Data from the Chinese rover Zhurong is adding to the pile of evidence for oceans on ancient Mars.
For a year, this little craft traveled...
Scientists discover two stray supernova remnants in neighboring galaxy
Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton telescope have made an unexpected discovery—two supernova remnants in the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
This...
Neutron star collisions could reveal their deepest secrets
Scientists have discovered a new way to study the mysterious interiors of neutron stars by listening to the "pure tone" they produce after a...