James Webb Space Telescope Found Potentially Habitable Exoplanet With Atmosphere, Liquid Water

SPACE 07.09.2024 04:40 AM

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered LHS 1140 b, which may be our best chance of all the temperate exoplanets as it contains liquid water and atmosphere. Continue reading to learn more.

Protoplanetary Disks Around Tiny Stars Are Chemically Distinct From Those Surrounding the Sun, May Influence Atmosphere of Forming Planets

06.07.2024 04:40 AM

Protoplanetary disks around tiny stars have a unique chemical composition to those surrounding massive stars like the Sun. Continue reading to learn more.

Worst ‘Cannibal’ Solar Storm in 165 Years Expected to Crash Into Earth’s Atmosphere Tonight Causing GPS, Power Outages

05.13.2024 00:57 AM

The world is being told to prepare for a severe geomagnetic storm as NOAA reveals when a solar burst will reach us. Read this article to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distinct Carbon-Rich Atmosphere Around '55 Cancri E' Exoplanet

05.12.2024 22:17 PM

The 55 Cancri E exoplanet is quite a fiery world that has a surface covered with molten magma. Read to learn more.

Mauna Loa Observatory Reveals CO2 Accumulating in the Atmosphere Faster Than Ever; What Caused the Unexpected Pace of Global Warming?

05.11.2024 00:07 AM

The atmospheric baseline station in Hawaii just detected ominous signals about our planet’s health. Continue reading the article to learn more.

NASA’s MAVEN Spacecraft Captures Planet-Wide Aurora Lights Rippling Across the Atmosphere of Mars

05.02.2024 07:32 AM

NASA Mars imagery captures global aurora light shows covering the entire red planet. Check this article to learn more.

UAF Lidar Designed to Measure Neutrally Charged Iron Atoms in the Atmosphere Shows Potential in Understanding Space Weather That Surrounds Earth

03.14.2024 07:32 AM

A new light detection and ranging instrument could add to space weather research capability on Earth. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Real-time Monitoring of Atmospheric Rivers Unveils Global Moisture Distribution

02.26.2024 01:29 AM

Researchers use satellite temperature data to reveal real-time 3D atmospheric rivers, critical for climate understanding. Continue reading to learn more details.

Atmospheric Destruction Due to Extreme Space Environment Leaves Short-Orbit Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e Uninhabitable

02.22.2024 09:00 AM

A popular exoplanet assumed to be habitable likely suffers from atmospheric heating which could leave it uninhabitable. Find out more about it in this article.

Atmospheric Rivers: What Are They and How Do They Affect Us?

02.05.2024 08:00 AM

The Earth’s atmosphere has long, flowing regions called atmospheric rivers which carry water vapor through the sky. Read more about them in this article.

International Space Station Captures Mesmerizing Golden Airglow Above Earth's Horizon

02.02.2024 04:12 AM

An astronaut's recent capture from the International Space Station showcases Earth's breathtaking golden airglow, unveiling the radiant beauty of our planet. Check it out in this article.

Next-Gen Telescopes To Analyze Exoplanet Atmospheres for Biosignatures That Can Provide Evidence for Extraterrestrial Life

01.30.2024 00:36 AM

Recent research shows that next generation telescopes may detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing atmospheres of nearby exoplanets for biosignatures. Read the article for more details.

Hubble Discovery: Water Vapor Found in Atmosphere of Smallest Known Exoplanet

01.29.2024 00:32 AM

The Hubble Space Telescope was able to pick up water vapor in the atmosphere of exoplanet GJ 9827d. Read to learn more.

Comet-Like Tail in WASP-69B Suggests Gas Leak in the Atmosphere of Hot Jupiter-Sized Planet

01.17.2024 02:00 AM

Astronomers discovered an exoplanet with a comet-like tail which provides clues into how planets evolve over time. Learn more about it in this article.

Peregrine Lander's Controversial End: Crashing into Earth's Atmosphere and Expected to Burn Without Reaching the Planet's Surface

01.16.2024 01:09 AM

The ill-fated $108 million NASA-backed Peregrine One lander, having missed the moon landing, is hurtling towards Earth and is set to burn up on Thursday, January 8. Check out more details in this article.

Can Volcanoes Launch Stuff Into Space?

01.01.2024 00:13 AM

Volcano eruptions can be powerful enough to reach the atmosphere, but there are several factors that can prevent them from going further. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Mars’ Atmosphere Swells Nearly 4 Times Its Usual Size Without Solar Wind

12.14.2023 05:43 AM

Mars' atmosphere noticeably swelled when, for two days, the solar wind stopped blowing it. Continue reading to learn more.

Green ‘Ghosts’ in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Involves Large-Scale Electric Discharges [Study]

12.13.2023 05:15 AM

The greenish glow spotted in Earth's upper atmosphere is a phenomenon called mesospheric ghost. Continue reading to learn more about it.

How Much Space Junk Are There? Will the Cosmic Debris Affect Us on Earth?

12.07.2023 11:00 AM

Small pieces of space debris fill the Earth’s orbit and pose a threat to space exploration and human safety. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Atmospheric Haze Replicated in Laboratory To Help Detect Exoplanet With Earth-Like Conditions

12.04.2023 07:00 AM

Scientists simulated the environmental conditions of distant planets to help identify Earth-like habitable worlds. Find out more about it in this article.

SpaceX Auroras: De-orbiting Rockets Create Bright 'Holes' in Upper Atmosphere, Prompting Unrecognized Concerns Among Scientists

11.29.2023 02:02 AM

SpaceX rockets create blood-red 'auroras' by punching ionospheric holes, raising concerns among astronomers about potential impacts on astronomy and communication. Read the article for more details.