Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Impact Risk Sharply Decreases
Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact chance decreased to 0.001%. Detection by ATLAS enabled timely monitoring and risk assessment. Enhanced planetary defense…
Scientists Discover Mechanism Behind Magnetar Magnetic Fields
Magnetars are neutron stars with extremely strong magnetic fields. The Tayler–Spruit dynamo explains magnetic field generation in low-field magnetars. Research…
New Study Reveals Ferrihydrite as Cause of Mars’ Red Hue
Ferrihydrite likely causes Mars' red color. Research utilizes multiple Mars mission data sources. Future rover samples will verify these discoveries.
New Laser Aims to Detect Mars’ Ancient Microbial Fossils
New laser technology targets fossil microbes on Mars. Built on successful Earth-based gypsum studies. Integration with future rover missions planned.
Scientists Refine Habitable Zone Limits Using Sulfur Signs
Sulfur chemistry refines habitable zone boundaries. High-UV stars complicate the use of sulfur indicators. The method aids in identifying planets…
China’s Tianwen-2 Mission Poised to Sample Asteroid Kamo’olewa
Tianwen-2 mission to launch in May on Long March 3B rocket. Targets asteroid Kamo’olewa and Comet 311P/PanSTARRS. Sample return expected…
Giant Black Hole Discovered in Cosmic Horseshoe Galaxy
Astronomers have identified an Ultra-Massive Black Hole (UMBH) within the Cosmic Horseshoe, a gravitationally lensed galaxy system located approximately five-and-a-half…
Ancient Supernova Linked to Evolutionary Shifts on Earth
Supernova radiation may have damaged DNA in ancient African lakes. Increased virus diversity aligns with the timing of the supernova…
Unlocking Galactic Secrets with 21cm Radiation
21cm radiation maps the Milky Way's structure effectively. Redshift and blueshift analysis reveals galactic rotation. The technique aids in studying…
NASA Reduces Earth Collision Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4
NASA lowers asteroid 2024 YR4 Earth impact risk to 0.28%. ATLAS and James Webb Telescope continue monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory.…
