Jupiter at Opposition Shines Brightly This December
Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7, 2024. The planet is 611 million kilometers closest to Earth. Observers can view Jupiter’s…
Researchers Identify Top Exoplanet Targets for Future Study
Over 5,000 exoplanets discovered, focusing on top candidates. LIFE mission to use interferometry for detailed exoplanet analysis. New methods enhance…
CubeSat Perseus Targets Detailed Survey of Phobos
Perseus is a 27U CubeSat aimed at surveying Phobos. The mission utilizes commercial-off-the-shelf technologies for cost efficiency. High-resolution imaging could…
Frontier Supercomputer Completes Largest Universe Simulation
Frontier simulates the Universe at an unprecedented scale. Advanced models include dark matter and black hole growth. Applications extend to…
Asteroid Mining’s True Value Under Scrutiny
Asteroid mining’s economic feasibility is under detailed study. PGMs are the primary metals considered valuable for Earth return. Future missions…
UC Berkeley Captures Jupiter’s Polar Atmosphere in Ultraviolet
UC Berkeley releases a new ultraviolet image of Jupiter. Polar regions show a brown haze due to atmospheric vortices. Findings…
AI Develops Catalysts for Oxygen Production on Mars
AI Chemist created a Martian catalyst for oxygen production. The system saved over 2,000 years of human labor. Integration challenges…
Scientists Develop New Method to Study Earth-Impacting Asteroids
New method combines telescopic and camera data for asteroid analysis. 2022 WJ1 was the smallest asteroid characterized before impact. International…
Hubble Reveals Hot Shock at FU Orionis Star’s Boundary
Hubble observed a hotter accretion shock at FU Orionis. Findings necessitate updates to existing accretion models. Ultraviolet emissions may impact…
Study Uncovers How Milky Way Differs from Comparable Galaxies
Milky Way shows fewer satellites than similar galaxies. Study highlights Milky Way's unique characteristics. Future surveys aim to clarify dark…
