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Astronomers have made significant strides in understanding how the most prevalent type of planet in our galaxy, known as super-Earths, forms. A new study highlights that…
Artist’s impression of a rogue planet capturing light from a distant source Credit: J. Skowron/OGLE Located nearly 10,000 light-years away, a Saturn-sized planet roams through the…
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The clouds in our atmosphere host a myriad of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. George Pachantouris/Getty Images Scientists have for the first time measured the colors of…
Ancient volcanic eruptions on Mars may have led to ice deposits near the planet’s equator Ron Miller/Science Photo Library The hottest regions on Mars conceal an…
Illustration of two planets circling white dwarf stars Julian Baum/Science Photo Library Planets in orbit around white dwarf stars may have the potential to remain habitable…
What might the artistic concept of a gas giant in orbit around Alpha Centauri A resemble? ESA/Webb Copyright: NASA, ESA, CSA, STSCI, R. A massive planet…
Writing an opera centered around Mars? Mars represents more than just a celestial body; it embodies philosophy and ideology. Humanity’s perception of it evolves over time,…
Lava planets are rocky exoplanets that orbit extremely close to their host star, allowing for conditions that melt silicate rocks daily. Boucale et al. We introduce…
Astronomers are focused on discovering planets that closely resemble Earth in size, composition, and temperature. Earth-like planets face numerous challenges in this quest. These planets are…
For centuries, humanity has been intrigued by the possibility of encountering advanced civilizations beyond our planet. But what if such a society existed on Earth long…
In 2020, the Zwicky Transient Facility observed a location in the night sky that suggested the merging of two stars. This phenomenon was identified as a…
The recently identified Transneptunian object, which was named in 2017, stands out as one of the most prominent objects in our solar system, measuring approximately 700…
new Like a tattoo Planets outside the solar system may orbit two The failed starScientists reported Wednesday. Around 120 light years away, the exoplanet appears to…
Saturn currently has a total of 274 moons NASA/JPL/Space Science Research Institute Another 128 months were discovered, orbiting Saturn, bringing the planet to a total of…
For a century, astronomers have been studying Bernard's stars in the hopes of finding planets around them. First discovered by Ee Barnard at the Yerkes Observatory…
Saturn currently has a total of 274 moonsnasa/jpl/space science research institute Another 128 months were discovered, orbiting Saturn, bringing the planet to a total of 274.…
Observe the night sky tonight to witness a rare event known as the “Planet Parade,” where the planets in our solar system align in a row.…
As we approach February, Skywatchers have a final opportunity to witness the “Planet Parade” lighting up the night sky.The celestial event, where all seven planets in…
In the southwestern sky, Venus shines the brightest and is easy to spot. Saturn can be seen below Venus, but as the days progress, the other…
In new research, researchers on the planetary Used Global and high -resolution orbital images to discover fresh 21.5 m (71 feet) impact craters that appeared at…
Primordial black holes have been theorized for decades and may even be the eternally elusive dark matter. However, primordial black holes have not yet been observed.…
plastic waste in indonesiaPA Image/Alamy The world currently generates more than 50 million tonnes of “mismanaged” plastic waste each year, and some researchers predict that this…
Astronomers used the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) to take high-resolution images of eight protoplanetary disks. sigma orionisa star cluster that is irradiated with strong ultraviolet…
A team of scientists from the University of Arizona, Delft University of Technology, and the California Institute of Technology's Lunar and Planetary Institute has developed a…
The current definition, established by the International Astronomical Union in 2006, states that to be considered a planet, an object must be in the solar system…
Ocean worlds are planetary bodies with liquid oceans, often beneath an icy shell or within rocky interiors. In our solar system, several moons of Jupiter and…
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi masterpiece Dune: Part 2 The film hits theaters in the US in spring 2024. The movie follows the power struggles of the noble…
Artist's impression of a planet grazing the surface of a starK. Miller/R. Hart (California Institute of Technology/IPAC) It appears that at least one in every 12…
Nearby neighboring worlds can slow down the comet enough to allow the building blocks of life to surviveShutterstock/Bradaki It may be easiest to deliver materials for…