NASA Shares Challenges in Continuing Venus Exploration

SPACE 11.29.2023 01:29 AM

NASA's Lori Glaze offered a clear assessment of the challenges they face in exploring Venus. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Kevin M. Gill) NASA Shares Challenges in Continuing Venus Exploration NASA is planning to continue its exploration on Venus.

NASA's Retired Telescope Detects Atomic Oxygen on Venus's Day Side, Shedding Light on Atmosphere Differences

11.08.2023 03:09 AM

Direct detection of atomic oxygen in Venus's clouds for the first time enables atmospheric circulation study and raises the possibility of past surface water. Continue reading to learn more details.

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.

Infrared Auroras on Uranus Captured For the First Time: New Discovery Offers Clue to the Planet's Puzzling Heat

10.30.2023 19:33 PM

The Keck II telescope in Hawaii observed Uranus's first-ever observed infrared auroras, caused by excited hydrogen molecules in its atmosphere. Read the article for more details.

Northern Lights Extravaganza: More Aurora Displays Expected in the Next Four to Five Years

10.28.2023 02:30 AM

"Aurora season" from 2023 to 2024 promises vibrant northern and southern lights due to rising solar activity and an extended solar maximum. Read the article to learn more.

Layered Lake Reveals Origin of Oxygen in the Atmosphere, Suggests Role of Cyanobacteria in Earth’s Early History

10.25.2023 09:39 AM

Geochemists study Deming Lake to understand the buildup of oxygen in the atmosphere 2.4 billion years ago. Find out more about it in this article.

Weathering of Ancient Rocks Releases CO2 Into the Atmosphere, Contributes As Much Emission As the World’s Volcanoes

10.13.2023 10:20 AM

Scientists discovered that natural rock weathering released as much carbon dioxide as the world’s volcanoes. Find out more about it in this article.

Perseverance Rover Captures Enigmatic Blue Martian Sunset, Sheds Light on Light Scattering in Mars' Atmosphere

10.09.2023 23:48 PM

NASA's Perseverance rover captures unique "blue sunset" on Mars, providing insights into Martian atmospheric light scattering phenomena. Check it out in this article.

NASA To Launch 3 Sounding Rockets During Annular Solar Eclipse To Measure Changes in Atmosphere

10.05.2023 06:50 AM

NASA will be hard at work during the annual solar eclipse for its Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission. Continue reading to learn more.

Shedding Light on Venus' Enigma: Could Lightning in Acid-Rich Clouds Be Falling Meteors?

09.19.2023 01:17 AM

Long-assumed lightning on Venus could be lights from meteor incineration, challenging previous beliefs. Read the article to learn more.

Vibrant Green Fireball Lights Up Turkish Skies; Mesmerizing Video Captures Fiery Streak

09.06.2023 22:54 PM

The fireball passed over Erzurum and Gumushane Province, Turkey, where videos captured its descent in striking green flashes. Continue reading to learn more.

Saturn's Hidden Megastorms That Happened Centuries Ago Leave Long-Lasting Atmospheric Scars

08.21.2023 02:11 AM

Radio observations reveal effects from megastorms in Saturn reshapes its atmosphere, aiding planetary distinctions. Continue reading to learn more.

Saturn's Megastorms Lasting for Hundreds of Years Can Envelope Entire Planet, Leave Puzzling Chemical Anomalies

08.14.2023 23:34 PM

The new study reveals the impact of Saturn's megastorms that are so big that it can wrap the whole planet and can be viewed for months. Continue reading to learn more.

Powerful Magnetic Fields of Cool Stars Could Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable, Study Reveals

08.14.2023 08:37 AM

Charged particle interactions and supercomputing-based models revealed some cool stars produce stellar solid winds that affect planets in habitable zones. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is a Meteor Shower? NASA Explains Why There Are Periodic Streams Every Year

08.09.2023 10:00 AM

A meteor shower is a celestial event where a number of meteors are seen radiating from one point in the night sky. Learn more about it in this article.

Rocket Reentry Path Explained: How To Avoid Uncontrolled Fall of Human Spacecraft?

07.31.2023 11:00 AM

When a spacecraft reenters the Earth through its atmosphere, it faces a lot of challenges which can lead to serious damages when not properly handled. Find out more about it in this article.

Removing Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere Could Not Reverse Climate Change Damages, Study Suggests

07.27.2023 05:30 AM

A study conducted by a team of scientists reveal that the technologies used by companies to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere will not make things go back to normal. Continue reading the article to find out more.

NASA's MOXIE Sets New Oxygen Production Record, Fueling Hopes for Future Missions

06.28.2023 23:17 PM

NASA's MOXIE pioneers extracting oxygen from Mars' thin carbon dioxide air, marking a groundbreaking achievement in resource utilization. Read the article to learn more about its recent breakthrough.

NASA's MAVEN Mission Reveals Psychedelic Colors of Mars in Stunning UV Images

06.26.2023 07:25 AM

NASA's MAVEN mission captured ultraviolet images of Mars, revealing insights into its atmosphere, seasonal variations, atmospheric loss, and climate history. Continue reading to learn more.

Fiery Pit in Turkmenistan Dubbed ‘Gateway to Hell’ Has Been Spewing Methane for 50 Years

06.22.2023 06:37 AM

The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan has been spewing methane in the last five decades, contributing to climate change. Read more for details.

Earth's Atmosphere: Facts About the Protective Layer of the Planet That Make Life Possible

06.19.2023 11:32 AM

The Earth's atmosphere acts as a crucial protective shield that sustains life by shielding living things from the Sun's heat and radiation and supplying breathable air. Check out the article to learn about the six atmospheric layers of Earth.