Electromagnetic Radiation and Cosmic Rays From Kilonova Could Endanger Life on Earth

SPACE 02.07.2024 08:13 AM

Earth will be in danger if it happens to be in the firing line of a kilonova. Continue reading to learn more of this cosmic event.

Mars and Venus Are Due to Merge Later This Month; How to Watch the Appulse?

02.07.2024 07:28 AM

Mars and Venus will appear to become one as their paths cross later this month. Continue reading to learn more.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A Guide to the Path of Totality, its Mechanics, and Prime Viewing Locations

02.07.2024 02:43 AM

For an unobstructed glimpse of the April 8 total solar eclipse, venture away from urban lights and visit dark-sky parks along the path of totality. Explore additional details about the totality path in this article.

JWST's Glimpse into the Future: Predicting Solar System's Fate through Exoplanet Observations

02.07.2024 02:37 AM

James Webb Space Telescope discovered two exoplanets orbiting dead stars, offering a unique glimpse into post-solar system dynamics. Read the article for more details.

Sun’s Giant Unstable Sunspot Unleashes Powerful Solar Flare That Causes Radio Blackouts Across Australia, Southeast Asia

02.07.2024 01:49 AM

Sun released a powerful solar flare that caused radio blackouts. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) Sun's Giant Unstable Sunspot Unleashes Powerful Solar Flare That Causes Radio Blackouts Across Australia, Southeast Asia A powerful solar flare erupted earlier this week.

NASA Juno Spacecraft Snaps Shots of Jupiter's Volcanically Active Io Moon

02.06.2024 22:31 PM

NASA's Juno spacecraft, which is currently in an extended mission phase, was able to snap pictures of Jupiter's own Io moon. Read to learn more.

Strange Meteorites That Fell Near Berlin, Looked Like Rocks on Earth Finally Identified

02.06.2024 04:23 AM

The strange meteorites that fell in Berlin in January belonged to a rare group called "aubrites." Continue reading to learn more.

$19 Billion Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile Is Set to Change Our Understanding of Astronomy, Answer Questions About the Universe

02.06.2024 04:15 AM

Vera C. Rubin Observatory will generate 70% of data seen from Earth by 2025 and make Chile the leading destination of astronomical observation. Continue reading to learn more.

Intuitive Machines Prepare for First Lunar Mission With SpaceX's Falcon 9, Targeting Lunar South Pole on Valentine's Day

02.06.2024 02:52 AM

SpaceX is set to launch Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander in mid-February, with the exact window yet to be disclosed. Read the article to find out more.

2 Interstellar Interlopers ’Oumuamua and Borisov Suggest There Could Be More Celestial Nomads

02.06.2024 02:46 AM

Celestial nomads like 'Oumuamua and Borisov are more common than previously thought. Continue reading to learn more.

Space Junk Poses Threats to Vera Rubin Observatory, Impairing the Telescope’s Vision and Polluting Its Results

02.06.2024 02:35 AM

Vera Rubin Observatory has been found to be vulnerable to space debris which gets increasingly congested on low Earth orbit. Find out more about it in this article.

Space Salad Risks: Study Shows Salmonella Susceptibility, Concerns for Deep Space Missions

02.06.2024 00:18 AM

ISS astronauts cultivate space salad as a healthy alternative, but new research shows an increased vulnerability to infections in microgravity-grown plants. Check out more details in this article.

Lunar Gold Rush and Moon Mining: Tapping Into Rare Resources for Space-age Technological Revolution

02.05.2024 22:12 PM

The Moon, beyond a mere satellite, holds rare resources vital for future fusion energy and harbors elements crucial for sustainable space exploration. Read the article to learn more.

Chickpeas Grown on Moondust For the First Time, Unlocking Doors to Food Production For Lunar Missions in the Future

02.05.2024 21:26 PM

For the first time, researchers were able to grow chickpeas from moondust mixed with soil fungi and vermicompost. Read to learn more.

Illuminated Venus Remains Bright at Morning Sky; Catch It Before It Disappears in Dawn Light

02.05.2024 20:54 PM

The planet will remain visible in the morning sky and eventually get lost in dawn light. Read to learn more.