NASA's Kepler Telescope Data Unveils a Planetary System With Seven Hot, Large Exoplanets

SPACE 11.07.2023 07:35 AM

NASA's Kepler mission, which concluded in 2018, recently revealed the Kepler-385 planetary system with seven hot large exoplanets through data analysis. Read on to learn more details.

Star-Birthing Galaxies Could Hide Supermassive Black Holes With Quasar-Blocking Dust [Study]

11.07.2023 04:07 AM

Dusty quasars from star-birthing galaxies could keep supermassive black holes hidden, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

War in Space: Israel’s Arrow Missile Defense System Intercepts Alleged Aerial Threat From Iran-Backed Rebels Outside Earth’s Atmosphere

11.07.2023 03:21 AM

War has already reached space with Israel showcasing its advanced technology for defense — Arrow missile defense system. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory Find Most Distant Black Hole Ever Seen

11.07.2023 02:27 AM

Gravitational lensing made the novel black hole discovery possible. Read to learn more. Using two powerful space telescopes of NASA, astronomers were able to sight one of the most distant black holes from the Solar System.

Auroras in Texas? Rare Solar Eruptions Paint Southern US Skies with Vibrant Northern Lights

11.07.2023 02:00 AM

Unusual Southern US Northern Lights sightings, including Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah, could signal an increase in such phenomena in the near future. Read on to learn more about the increasing presence of auroras in the next few years.

Chunks of Alien Planet 'Theia' Could Be Hidden Near Earth's Core, Study Suggests

11.07.2023 00:59 AM

A new study suggests that roughly 10% of planet Theia ended up trapped inside the Earth, close to the core. Read to learn more.

Celestial Highlights This Week: Watch Out For the Venus-Moon Conjunction, Meteor Shower, and More

11.06.2023 06:09 AM

This week's celestial highlights include a Venus-Moon conjunction, a meteor shower, and a crescent moon near Regulus and Venus. Continue reading to learn more details.

First Radio Telescope Images Capture the 'Ring of Fire' Effect in Annular Solar Eclipse, Defying Expectations

11.06.2023 01:58 AM

Radio astronomers in California recorded the "ring of fire" in an annular solar eclipse through radio imaging, a first-time achievement during a partial eclipse. Check it out in this article.

Martian Meteorites Striking Earth Found To Be Younger Than Expected: Unearthing Insights Into the Red Planet's Geological History

11.05.2023 22:53 PM

Recent Martian rock samples on Earth challenge age dating methods, but US-UK researchers identify clues for geological insights. Read on to learn more.

Asteroid Bennu: Samples of the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Now Available For Viewing in 1st Public Display in Smithsonian Museum

11.05.2023 21:27 PM

A sample of asteroid Bennu is now being displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Read to learn more.

Sierra Space’s First Dream Chaser Vehicle Completed: Know More About the Novel Spacecraft That Could Redefine Space Travel

11.05.2023 01:00 AM

The Dream Chaser space plane is designed to cater to 15 space missions. Read to learn more. While this novel space plane has been dubbed the next Space Shuttle for years, the Dream Chaser of Sierra Space has finally been announced to be a live spacecraft bound for low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX Pushes Back Robotic Mission for Next Dragon Cargo Launch

11.05.2023 00:10 AM

SpaceX moved the launch of the next Dragon cargo to Nov. 9 from Nov. 7. Continue reading to learn more.

Lost in Space? Here’s How You Can Find Your Way Back to Earth

11.03.2023 10:00 AM

Summary/Meta Description: Navigating outer space will require a reliable system such as the use of stars as galactic reference frame to avoid getting lost in space. Read the article to find out more.

How Old Is Our Sun? How Long Will It Shine?

11.03.2023 09:27 AM

When was the sun formed and how long will it continue to shine? Read to find out. Earth's Sun has been around for billions of years and it is still brimming with great mysteries.

Mysterious 'Blobs' in Earth's Mantle Might Be the Remnants From the Protoplanet Collision That Birthed the Moon

11.03.2023 08:11 AM

An ancient collision with Theia, a Mars-sized object, gave rise to the moon, and scientists now suspect they've found its remnants in Earth's deep mantle. Continue reading for more details.