Some Sub-Neptune Planets Shrink Down to Super-Earth [Study]

SPACE 11.19.2023 00:40 AM

Some exoplanets shrink due to core-powered mass loss, which explains the gap why there's not planet between the sizes of sub-Neptune and super-Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

SpaceX Launches Starship Once More; Second Test Flight Ends in Explosive Climax Mid-Flight

11.19.2023 00:10 AM

During its second test flight, SpaceX's Starship exploded a few minutes after its launch. Read to learn more.

Swift Leonid Meteor Shower Graces the Night Sky, Peaking on Saturday with Bright Fireballs and Dark Crescent Moon Enhancing Visibility

11.18.2023 00:10 AM

Leonid meteor shower peaks between Friday and Saturday with 15 fireballs an hour. NASA recommends dark skies, advising viewers to escape city lights for optimal visibility. Continue reading for more information. 

NASA’s Hubble Telescope Observed Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting a Red Dwarf Star Just 22 Light-Years Away

11.17.2023 23:31 PM

Hubble Telescope measured LTT 1445 Ac, an Earth-sized exoplanet closest to our Solar System. Read the article to find out more.

Earth Bacteria Could Make Lunar Soil More Fertile, Suitable for Crop Cultivation

11.17.2023 21:11 PM

New study suggests that introducing certain types of bacteria into lunar soil makes it much more friendly to plant life.

How Close Can You Get to a Black Hole? What Is the Minimum Safe Distance From the Cosmic Void?

11.17.2023 08:00 AM

You have to be very far away and going very fast in order to escape the grasp of a black hole. Read the article to find out more.

Extreme Deoxygenation, Elevated Methane Could End Humans, Most Life Relying on Oxygen

11.17.2023 05:20 AM

Many species on Earth depend on oxygen, and extreme deoxygenation could end them, including humans, due to suffocation. Continue reading to learn more.

Spain’s ARRAKIHS Mission To Be Launched in 2030 To Unlock the Secrets of Dark Matter in the Universe

11.17.2023 05:00 AM

ESA has officially approved the selection of the ARRAKIHS mission to be launched in 2030. Continue reading the article to find out more.

ESA's ExoMars Mission Captures Unexpected Green Light in the Martian Sky Visible to Human Eyes

11.17.2023 04:33 AM

For the first time, ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter identifies green oxygen glow in Mars' atmosphere, a groundbreaking discovery. Check it out in this article.

Rogue Rocket That Slammed Into Moon’s Far Side Is From China’s Chang’e 5-T1 Mission [Study]

11.17.2023 02:35 AM

A new study concluded that the rocket body that slammed the moon last year was from China's uncrewed Chang'e 5-T1 mission. Continue reading to learn more.

Galactic Runaway Discovered: Dozens of Massive Rogue Stars Found Fleeing the Milky Way Galaxy at Enormous Speeds

11.17.2023 02:15 AM

Astronomers report that dozens of rogue stars were found to be hurtling out of the Milky Way galaxy. Read the article to find out more about this phenomenon.

NASA: Orbiting Tool Bag From Recent Spacewalk Now Visible Through Binoculars; Here's Your Guide to Spotting It

11.17.2023 01:27 AM

A wayward astronaut's tool bag, released during a spacewalk, becomes an unexpected celestial sight for night sky enthusiasts. Continue reading for more details.

Why Celestial Bodies Tend to Be Spherical: Unraveling the Influence of Gravity in Space

11.16.2023 09:56 AM

Why does the universe favor spherical shapes, from Earth to Jupiter? Explore Nature's fascination with all things round in space.

How Big Can a Planet Get? Is There a Size Limit to Celestial Bodies?

11.16.2023 09:00 AM

There are several factors that affect planet’s size, which originated from the early stage of planet formation. Learn more about it in this article.

Record-Breaking Cosmic Ray Electrons Offer Clues to Their Mysterious Origins in Space

11.16.2023 04:36 AM

CALET on the ISS detected high-energy cosmic ray electrons, suggesting nearby sources and boosting galactic understanding. Read the article to learn more.