Something Large Just Hit Jupiter and Amateur Astronomers Caught it on Camera
Many professional and amateur cameras on Earth are pointed at our Solar System, looking for hints and occurrences that can help us comprehend our planet’s…
Astronomy
Solar Eclipse and Lunar Dawn among Breathtaking Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners
The winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 13 competition have been announced, and they are magnificent. You’ll be transported off-planet and amid the…
Mystery of “Empty Sky” Gamma-Ray Origins has been Solved
Gamma-rays are one of the universe’s most energetic kinds of light. Certain radioactive processes and extreme cosmic phenomena such as supernovas, pulsars, and black hole…
Molecules Needed for Life Found in Abundance in Planet-Forming Disks
Although the origins of life are still a mystery, scientists believe that specific chemicals are required for the emergence of RNA and DNA. These molecules…
Martian Cities could be Built using Astronauts’ Blood and Space Dust
Finding acceptable building materials is a key stumbling block for efforts to colonize space, but a solution could be found in astronauts’ blood. Although no…
Did you Spot the Hidden Message in the Official Inspiration Crew Photos?
SpaceX’s all-civilian mission Inspiration4 will launch from the Kennedy Space Center later tonight, providing everything goes according to plan. Did you see the hidden message…
A Vanished Supernova Explosion will appear again in 2037
Predicting when a star will end in a stunning supernova with what we presently know about astronomy is practically difficult. However, there are some exceptions,…
Despite its Swirly Nature, the Milky Way is not well mixed at all
Our Milky Way galaxy is a massive spiral galaxy. Its swirly form may give the idea that it mixes well over time, but astronomers have…
Alarms Ring on the ISS as Cosmonauts Wake Up to Smell of Smoke and Burnt Plastic
According to the Russian space agency Roscosmos, emergency alarms went off aboard the International Space Station (ISS) early this morning after Russian cosmonauts awoke to…
Scientist Issues Warnings Regarding Alien Viruses from Other Planets
The Covid pandemic has already turned life on its head – and no doubt prompted some people to consider leaving the planet. Now, a leading…
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