Researchers Discover Seven New Exoplanet Candidates in Kepler Data
Seven new exoplanet candidates were identified in Kepler's background data. Researchers used advanced algorithms to detect periodic light dips. Findings…
Wolf 359’s Flares Pose Threat to Nearby Exoplanets
Wolf 359 emits frequent intense X-ray flares. Flares endanger atmospheres of orbiting exoplanets. Only greenhouse gas-rich planets might sustain life.
DF Tau’s Twin Disks Offer New Planet Formation Insights
DF Tau's binary system shows differing planetary disks. Primary star has an active disk; secondary's disk is nearly gone. Research…
NASA Advances Mars Travel with MARVL Nuclear Propulsion
NASA develops MARVL to reduce Mars mission duration. Modular propulsion allows in-space assembly of large components. Langley Research drives innovation…
Astronomers Observe Supermassive Black Hole Plasma Jets Forming
Astronomers captured real-time plasma jet formation from a supermassive black hole. Observations challenge existing models of jet production in active…
Supersonic Winds Detected on Exoplanet WASP-127b
WASP-127b exhibits unprecedented supersonic wind speeds. Extreme winds result from tidal locking and temperature differences. Findings enhance understanding of exoplanetary…
China’s Chang’e 7 to Plant Innovative Fluttering Flag on Moon
Chang’e 7 to deploy a fluttering flag on the Moon. Flag uses electromagnetic interactions to move in the vacuum. Mission…
Hot Jupiters Detected Alongside Super-Earths
Hot Jupiters discovered with neighboring Super-Earth and gas giants. Challenges existing planetary migration theories. Ongoing measurements aim to refine planetary…
Curiosity Rover Discovers Ice-Free Ancient Lakes on Mars
Curiosity Rover found evidence of ancient, ice-free lakes on Mars. Ripples indicate wind-driven water movements from 3.7 billion years ago.…
Isolated Dwarf Galaxies Face Early Star Formation Shutdown
Isolated dwarf galaxies also struggle to form new stars. Internal mechanisms may remove gas, halting star formation. Future surveys will…
