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Category: Astronomy
Exploring the Impact of a Super-Earth on Solar System Habits
Emily Simpson’s fascination with space began at the age of 10 when she celebrated her birthday at a planetarium. The…
Supermassive Black Hole Exhibits Unprecedented X-ray Oscillations
In the realm of astrophysics, black holes have long captured the fascination of astronomers, researchers, and the public alike. Their…
New Type of Magnetic White Dwarf Discovered
An international team of astronomers recently conducted multiwavelength observations of a fascinating variable star designated Gaia22ayj, whose properties have been…
Scientists Discover Heat Source Within the Aurora Borealis
In a breakthrough for auroral research, scientists at the University of Calgary have for the first time explained a phenomenon…
Simulations Reveal How Magnetic Fields Influence Accretion in Protostars
Stars are born in vast clouds of gas and dust, and their early development remains one of the most intriguing…
New Dataset Maps Earth’s Entire Atmosphere
The University of Tokyo has recently made a significant breakthrough in atmospheric research, publishing a comprehensive dataset that covers the…
AI Unlocks Secrets of the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a captivating natural phenomenon observed across the polar regions. This…
Water and Carbon Dioxide Found on Distant Planet
Using the powerful instruments of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have made significant strides in characterizing the atmosphere…
Researchers Develop Single-Camera Photogrammetry for Wrinkle Measurement on Thin Spacecraft Membranes
Exiting Earth’s gravity is an immense challenge, requiring a significant amount of fuel and power to launch spacecraft into orbit.…
Black Hole Energy: A New Sign of Alien Life?
The question of whether humanity is alone in the universe remains one of the most profound and enduring mysteries of…
Universal Mechanism Found for Collimation of Astrophysical Jets
New groundbreaking observations from the National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), utilizing the enhanced capabilities of the…
Gamma-Ray Explosion Detected from Distant Galaxy
In an exciting discovery for astronomers and astrophysicists, Italian researchers, using NASA’s Fermi Space Telescope, have reported detecting a significant…
NASA Explores New Strategies for Mars Sample Return Mission Amid Rising Costs
NASA has recently signaled a potential shift in strategy for its Mars Sample Return mission, one of the most ambitious…
NASA Reboots Mars Sample Return
NASA, renowned for its ambitious space exploration missions, is now reevaluating its strategy to bring back samples from Mars in…
Study Reveals Connection Between Black Hole Spin and Formation Environment
New research has unveiled a striking connection between the size and spin of black holes and the environments in which…
New Observations Reveal Details of G278.94+1.35
An international team of astronomers has recently provided significant insights into the properties of a Galactic supernova remnant (SNR) designated…
New Rockets, Lunar Missions, and Spacecraft Debuts in 2025
The Space Coast, a hub of U.S. space activity, is gearing up for an eventful year in 2025, with milestones…
Relativistic Electrons for Interstellar Travel
Getting a spacecraft to another star is one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Interstellar travel is not only…
New Research Reveals Key Electron Dynamics in Electric Propulsion Systems
The pursuit of more efficient, reliable, and capable spacecraft propulsion systems has long been a cornerstone of human ambition in…