Scientists discover new materials to protect astronauts from radiation on Mars
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation they would face on Mars.
Because Mars lacks the...
Planets hold more water than we thought
Most of a planet’s water is generally not on its surface but hidden deep in its interior, according to a new study.
This affects the...
The universe is on the move
Our universe is defined by the way it moves, and one way to describe the history of science is through our increasing awareness of...
Ancient star duo from the edge of the Milky Way visits our stellar neighborhood
An international team of astronomers has made a remarkable discovery—a pair of stars that are about 10 billion years old and originated from the...
Meteor showers reveals where comets formed in the early solar system
A recent study by an international team of 45 researchers has uncovered new insights into the formation of comets in the early solar system...
Polaris, Earth’s north star, has a surprisingly spotted surface
Humanity’s been fortunate to have a star situated over Earth’s north pole. The star, known as Polaris, or the North Star, has guided many...
How a black hole in orbit around a planet could be a sign of...
In 1971, English mathematical physicist and Nobel-prize winner Roger Penrose proposed how energy could be extracted from a rotating black hole.
He argued that this...
There might be water on the surface of the metal asteroid Psyche
While a NASA probe heads for an asteroid known as Psyche, telescopes have been probing it to prepare for the arrival.
Data from the James...
The secrets hiding in the vacuum
Empty space is nothing but.
According to the weird rules of quantum mechanics, it’s actually filled with an endless amount of energy, known appropriately enough...
We know when a black hole will have its next feast
Black holes are notoriously destructive to stars near them. Astronomers often see flashes representing the death throes of stars collapsing past the event horizon,...