Is It True That a Comet Wiped Out a Native American Culture 1,500 Years Ago?
According to experts from a variety of areas, none of the assertions attempting to provide evidence for an astronomical end to North America’s Hopewell Culture…
Astronomy
Tsunamis 3 Million Miles High Slam Into “Heartbreak” Star
The cosmos constantly shocks us, from peculiar stars to alien worlds and other strange objects that defy understanding. Astronomers have identified a “heartbreak” star system…
Every year, Mars Spins Faster, Making Martian Days Shorter
NASA’s InSight spacecraft shut down after four years on Mars in December, but its findings will keep scientists busy for a long time. The multipurpose…
The Longest Time-Lapse of an Exoplanet Yet Recorded Compresses 17 Years Into 10 Thrilling Seconds
A new film has captured a massive exoplanet 12 times the mass of Jupiter orbiting its star over a 17-year period in a thrilling 10-second…
While Earth Days are Becoming Longer, NASA has Discovered That Mars Days are Getting Shorter
A day on Mars lasts around 37 minutes longer than a day on Earth, but it appears that both planets are attempting to close the…
The Geomagnetic Field Shields the Earth from Electron Showers
Understanding the ionosphere, which is located high in the Earth’s atmosphere, is critical because of its influence on communications systems, satellites, and critical chemical characteristics…
Exoplanetary Atmospheres are in Danger from Cool Stars With Strong Winds
A study led by researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) has used cutting-edge numerical simulations to produce the first systematic assessment of…
The Finding of New Exoplanets contributes to a better knowledge of Planet Formation
Exoplanets are planets that circle stars outside of our solar system, and their discovery contributes significantly to our understanding of planet formation and the diversity…
NASA has lost Contact With the Voyager 2 Spacecraft
Due to an unintended adjustment in antenna direction, NASA’s Voyager 2 has lost contact with Earth. On October 15, the next scheduled orientation adjustment is…
The Defunct Aeolus Satellite Will Deliberately Crashed Into the Atlantic Ocean
On Friday, mission controllers will lead a defunct European satellite into a catastrophic dive over the Atlantic Ocean, making an unparalleled return to Earth. The…
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