NASA’s DART Mission Dramatically Alters Asteroid’s Orbit
NASA's DART mission altered Dimorphos' orbit and shape. Impact expelled millions of kilograms of debris, causing deformation. ESA's Hera mission…
Juno Maps Low-Radiation Path To Europa
Juno maps low-radiation route to Europa. Innovative instrument use enhances data accuracy. Findings could inform future missions.
X-Ray Telescopes Could Reveal Exoplanet Secrets
X-ray telescopes could advance exoplanet research. New technologies like AXIS and NewAthena enhance detection. Better understanding of exoplanet atmospheres and…
Giant Black Holes Play Crucial Role in Galaxies
Supermassive black holes regulate star formation in galaxies. They ensure the spread of life-supporting elements. This regulation is crucial for…
Scientists Explore Quark Matter in Neutron Star Mergers
Neutron star collisions might produce quark matter. Researchers study particle interactions and viscosity during mergers. Theoretical methods help characterize quark…
Advanced Civilizations Might Harness Black Holes for Power
Roger Penrose proposed extracting energy from black holes in 1971. Avi Loeb's recent paper suggests a black hole engine as…
Polaris Reveals Unexpected Surface Features
Polaris has been closely observed for 30 years using the CHARA Array. New findings include mass measurements and unexpected surface…
NASA Probe Heads for Asteroid Psyche to Uncover Water Mystery
NASA's probe heads to asteroid Psyche, expected to arrive in 2029. James Webb Space Telescope detects hydroxyl molecules on Psyche's…
Researchers Target Stars to Find Earth-Like Exoplanets
Study evaluates Earth-like exoplanet prevalence for Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). Uses direct imaging to identify and study exoplanets, refining target…
NASA Rover Discovers Ancient Martian Rocks Indicating Past Water Presence
Perseverance found ancient rocks in Jezero Crater, indicating water. These rocks may date back over 3.5 billion years. Returned samples…