Humans on Mars: How space agencies are getting ready
Sending humans to Mars is one of the most ambitious goals in the history of space exploration. Unlike missions to the Moon, which only...
Andromeda galaxy: A star-filled giant with a dramatic past
The Andromeda galaxy, our closest large galactic neighbor, is a treasure trove of stars and cosmic mysteries.
Thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have...
Why is one half of Mars so different to the other
Mars is home to perhaps the greatest mystery of the solar system: the so-called Martian dichotomy, which has baffled scientists since it was discovered...
Journey to Venus and beyond
The idea of traveling to other planets has always fascinated humanity, and now it’s becoming a reality. Over the years, interplanetary missions have taught...
How exploring space can unlock the universe’s secrets
Space exploration is one of humanity’s greatest adventures, taking us beyond our planet to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. But did you know...
Scientists uncover the blue lurker: A star’s wild journey in a triple-star system
Our sun is a solitary star, but many stars in the galaxy have companions.
In some systems, stars interact in fascinating ways. One of these...
How living without gravity affects the human body
Imagine living in a place where there’s no up or down, where you float instead of walking, and where gravity doesn’t pull on your...
How space exploration advances medicine
Space exploration might seem like it’s all about rockets and far-off planets, but it has quietly revolutionized healthcare here on Earth.
The technologies and research...
How AI is transforming space exploration
Space exploration has always been about pushing boundaries, venturing into the unknown, and discovering the secrets of the universe.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming...
Astronomers solve mystery of missing sulfur in space
For years, astronomers and astrochemists have puzzled over two big mysteries in space.
First, they noticed that dense clouds and star-forming regions had much less...