• SpaceX Launches Mission To Retrieve Stranded Nasa Astronauts From The Iss

    SpaceX Launches Mission to Retrieve Stranded NASA Astronauts from The ISS

    SpaceX has launched a mission to retrieve two NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station for over 100 days due to issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule. The mission, part of NASA's Crew-9, will bring the astronauts back to Earth in early 2025 aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
  • Could Black Holes Actually Be Frozen Stars A New Theory Rethinks Cosmic Giants

    Could Black Holes Actually be Frozen Stars? A New Theory Rethinks cosmic giants

    A new theory suggests that black holes might actually be "frozen stars", ultra-compact objects that mimic the properties of black holes but lack singularities. Proposed by Ramy Brustein and his team at Ben-Gurion University, this model challenges traditional views and offers a potential solution to Stephen Hawking’s information paradox. By invoking quantum mechanics, the theory suggests that these objects could exist without violating the laws of physics, reshaping our understanding of the universe’s most powerful entities.
  • The Moon’s Surprising Origin New Evidence Suggests Earth Captured The Moon From Space

    The Moon’s Surprising Origin: New Evidence Suggests Earth Captured the Moon from Space

    A new study challenges the long-accepted theory that Earth's moon was formed by a massive collision with a young planet. Researchers from Penn State propose that the moon may have been captured from space during a close encounter with a binary system of celestial bodies. This alternative theory suggests that Earth’s gravity pulled the moon into orbit, reshaping our understanding of the moon’s origin and raising new questions about how planetary satellites form.

News

  • Study Suggests Nearby Supernovae May Have Influenced Life On Earth. Image credit: ESA / Hubble / L. Calcada / NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

    Study Suggests Nearby Supernovae May Have Influenced Life on Earth

    A recent study suggests that nearby supernovae may have played a key role in shaping the evolution of life on Earth. Researchers from UC Santa Cruz discovered deposits of iron isotope Fe60 in seafloor sediments, believed to be remnants of supernova explosions that occurred millions of years ago. The study proposes that radiation from these supernovae could have caused DNA damage, leading to mutations and a diversification of species. This finding raises the possibility that cosmic events beyond Earth, such as supernovae, may have influenced Earth's biodiversity over time.
  • Nasa Confirms Major Concerns Over Space Station Cracking Risks

    NASA Confirms Major Concerns over Space Station Cracking Risks

    NASA has raised alarms over escalating air leaks and cracks in the International Space Station's Russian segment, with recent reports confirming the issue has reached the highest level on the agency's risk matrix. The leaks, centered around the PrK module, have increased significantly, with no clear cause identified despite joint investigations by NASA and Roscosmos.
  • Nasa Funds Groundbreaking Mission To Inspect Space Debris

    NASA Funds Groundbreaking Mission to Inspect Space Debris

    NASA has awarded Starfish Space a $15 million contract to develop the SSPICY mission, aimed at inspecting defunct satellites in low Earth orbit. Scheduled for launch in 2026, the mission is part of NASA's initiative to tackle the growing issue of space debris while advancing satellite servicing technologies.

Astronomy

  • Stunning Halley's Comet Meteor Shower How And When To Witness The Orionids

    Stunning Halley’s Comet Meteor Shower: How and When to Witness the Orionids

    The annual Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, has begun and will be visible until November 22, 2024. As the peak approaches on the night of October 20 to October 21, this celestial event promises a dazzling display of meteors for those who can find dark, clear skies.
  • The Comet Of The Century Visible This Weekend Exact Time To Watch

    “The comet of the century” visible to the naked eye this weekend: exact time to watch

    This weekend marks a rare opportunity for skywatchers across the globe to witness the extraordinary Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet. Discovered in early 2023 by the Purple Mountain Observatory in China and the ATLAS program in South Africa, this comet has captured the attention of astronomers due to its exceptional brightness—estimated to be 100 times greater than any other comet observed in recent decades. Depending on where you are in the world, there are specific times and conditions to keep in mind for the best viewing experience.
  • Stunning New Footage Captures Turbulence In The Sun’s Corona Image Credit: ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/Metis & EUI Teams e D. Telloni/INAF

    Stunning New Footage Captures Turbulence in The Sun’s Corona

    In a stunning new discovery, ESA’s Solar Orbiter has captured the first-ever footage of fully developed turbulence in the Sun’s corona, offering unprecedented insights into the origins of the solar wind. This breakthrough could significantly improve space weather forecasting, vital for protecting Earth's satellites and communication systems from geomagnetic storms.
  • Nasa's Hubble Uncovers Black Hole Jets Triggering Stellar Eruptions

    NASA’s Hubble Uncovers Black Hole Jets Triggering Stellar Eruptions

    Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that jets from a supermassive black hole in the M87 galaxy are causing nearby stars to erupt in explosive novae. These stellar eruptions occur in binary star systems, where white dwarfs accumulate hydrogen from a companion star and periodically explode.
  • Dark Matter Might Interact With Regular Matter, Study Suggests. Credit: Scott Lord from Pexels

    Dark Matter Might Interact with Regular Matter, Study Suggests

    A recent study suggests that dark matter may interact with regular matter in ways beyond gravity, challenging long-held assumptions. Focusing on ultrafaint dwarf galaxies (UFDs), researchers found that the distribution of stars in these galaxies more closely matched a model where dark matter slightly interacts with regular matter, rather than the traditional view of purely gravitational interaction.
  • Most Detailed Infrared Map Of The Milky Way Reveals Hidden Secrets

    Most Detailed Infrared Map of the Milky Way Reveals Hidden Secrets

    Astronomers have created the most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way to date, revealing over 1.5 billion objects hidden within the galaxy. Compiled using the VISTA telescope over 13 years, the map peered through cosmic dust to uncover stars, brown dwarfs, rogue planets, and hypervelocity stars.
  • Ceres, The Largest Body In The Asteroid Belt, Might Hold Clues To Life, New Research Suggests

    Ceres, The Largest Body In The Asteroid Belt, Might Hold Clues To Life, New Research Suggests

    Recent studies suggest that Ceres, the largest body located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may harbor the building blocks of life beneath its surface. Scientists have discovered aliphatic hydrocarbons—organic molecules crucial to life—around Ertunet Crater on Ceres, leading researchers to believe that these compounds formed within the last 10 million years.

Nasa

  • James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Mysterious Galaxy With Gas Outshining Its Stars

    James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Mysterious Galaxy with Gas Outshining Its Stars

    NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a peculiar galaxy, GS-NDG-9422, where gas outshines its stars—a phenomenon never seen before. Found approximately one billion years after the Big Bang, the galaxy's massive, super-hot stars are heating surrounding gas, causing it to emit more light than the stars themselves.
  • Nasa And Spacex Delay Crew 9 Launch Due To Tropical Storm Helene

    NASA and SpaceX Delay Crew-9 Launch Due to Tropical Storm Helene

    NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-9 mission launch to the International Space Station due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Florida’s Space Coast. Originally scheduled for September 26, the launch has been delayed to no earlier than September 28.
  • Astronomers Observe Asymmetric Atmosphere On 'super Puff' Exoplanet WASP-107b

    Astronomers Observe Asymmetric Atmosphere on ‘Super-Puff’ Exoplanet WASP-107b

    Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have observed the atmosphere of WASP-107b, a unique "super-puff" exoplanet the size of Jupiter but with just a tenth of its mass. The study, published in Nature Astronomy on September 24, 2024, revealed an unprecedented east-west atmospheric asymmetry, showing significant differences in temperature and cloud properties between the two sides of the planet.
  • Perseverance Rover Discovers Unusual Striped Rock On Mars, Unlike Any Seen Before

    Perseverance Rover Discovers Unusual Striped Rock on Mars, Unlike Any Seen Before

    NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a striking black-and-white striped rock on Mars, named Freya Castle, which features patterns unlike anything previously seen on the planet. Captured in September 2024, the rock’s unique texture may have formed through igneous or metamorphic processes.
  • Astronaut Captures Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas From The Iss As It Nears Closest Approach To The Sun

    Astronaut Captures Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from The ISS as It Nears Closest Approach to The Sun

    NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning timelapse of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from the International Space Station, offering a rare view of the comet as it approaches its closest pass to the Sun. This once-in-a-lifetime event is expected to brighten dramatically, potentially becoming as visible as Jupiter or Venus in the night sky by mid-October.

Science

  • Mars' Atmosphere Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight, New Research Suggests

    Mars’ Atmosphere Might be Hiding in Plain Sight, New Research Suggests

    New research indicates that Mars' missing atmosphere could be locked within its clay-rich surface. Scientists propose that carbon dioxide from the planet’s early atmosphere was absorbed by clay minerals over billions of years, potentially trapping up to 80% of the atmosphere. This discovery not only reshapes our understanding of Mars' climate history but also offers potential resources for future human missions to the Red Planet.
  • Earth-Like Planet Found Orbitting Dead Star Hints At Earth’s Survival Beyond The Sun

    Earth-like Planet Found Orbitting Dead Star Hints at Earth’s Survival Beyond the Sun

    A newly discovered Earth-like planet orbiting a dead star provides insights into Earth’s potential survival after the Sun becomes a white dwarf. Located around 4,000 light-years away, the planet endured its star’s transition from a red giant to a white dwarf, suggesting that planets might survive such stellar transformations.
  • Ring Of Fire Stunning Annular Solar Eclipse Set To Light Up The Sky

    Ring of Fire: Stunning Annular Solar Eclipse Set to Light Up the Sky

    On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will create the breathtaking "ring of fire" as the moon partially covers the sun. During this rare event, the moon will appear smaller than the sun, leaving a glowing ring of sunlight visible. This astronomical spectacle promises to captivate skywatchers and offer a unique opportunity to witness one of nature's most stunning displays. Make sure to use proper eye protection to safely enjoy this celestial phenomenon!
  • Discovery Of Magnetic Halo Around Milky Way Provides New Insights Into Galactic Evolution

    Discovery of Magnetic Halo Around Milky Way Provides New Insights into Galactic Evolution

    Researchers have discovered a magnetic halo around the Milky Way, revealing large-scale magnetized structures extending over 16,000 light-years above and below the galaxy's plane. These structures are linked to powerful galactic outflows driven by supernovae and star formation, significantly impacting how galaxies evolve.