Space

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) is a fascinating and enigmatic feature that has captivated astronomers for centuries. This massive anti-cyclonic storm, larger than Earth itself, has been a subject of study since the 1600s. However, its exact date of formation and longevity remain shrouded in mystery. Have we truly been witnessing the same phenomenon all

The deep space radio network is once again resonating with the familiar sounds of Voyager 1, 24 billion kilometers away from Earth. After a period of transmitting garbled data, NASA scientists are thrilled to announce the spacecraft’s return to normal science operations. All four instruments onboard, which study plasma waves, magnetic fields, and particles, are

The Milky Way is home to a plethora of celestial bodies, most of which orbit the galactic center in an orderly fashion. However, among these stars, there exist rare outliers known as “hypervelocity” stars that defy the norms. One such remarkable star is CWISE J124909+362116.0, affectionately known as J1249+36 for brevity’s sake. What makes this

The formation of our Solar System, which occurred around 4.5 billion years ago, involved a complex process of transformation and evolution. While the original components of the protoplanetary disk may have been altered over time, recent discoveries have shed light on traces of material that originated in the early stages of our cosmic neighborhood. These

The audio of a flight surgeon dealing with an emergency on the International Space Station (ISS) while stuck in traffic triggered a brief panic on the evening of June 12 CDT. The unidentified speaker was in a phone call discussing a situation where a commander would require hyperbaric treatment after experiencing decompression sickness. The prognosis

Mars, our neighboring planet, has always been a subject of fascination for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. One of the most intriguing features on Mars is the presence of holes or pits, particularly on the flanks of ancient volcanoes in the Tharsis region. These holes, also known as pits, have captured the attention of researchers

The Milky Way, a majestic spiral galaxy that we call home, is not just a serene gathering of stars in the vastness of space. It owes its mass and structure to a series of collisions and mergers with other galaxies over billions of years. This messy process of cosmic interactions is not unique to our

Recently, many people worldwide were treated to an extraordinary sight of the northern and southern lights with the naked eye. This rare event was made possible by a powerful solar storm that impacted the Earth’s magnetic field. As the Sun reaches the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, we can anticipate more intense outbursts of

NASA has recently announced its ambitious plan to build a groundbreaking telescope known as the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) with the primary goal of searching for habitable worlds outside of our solar system. This innovative project is still in its early stages, with NASA having awarded contracts to three companies to conduct research on the

Recently, astronomers have detected a peculiar signal originating from a neutron star named ASKAP J193505.1+214841.0, also known as ASKAP J1935+2148. This neutron star, located approximately 15,820 light-years away from Earth in the Milky Way, has left scientists perplexed due to its irregular pulsation patterns. Unlike the typical pulsars, magnetars, and base neutron stars, ASKAP J1935+2148

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket achieved its first ever splashdown during a test flight Thursday, marking a major milestone for the prototype system that may one day send humans to Mars. The spaceship descended over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia, with scraps of fiery debris coming off as it reentered the Earth’s atmosphere. Despite this,

Picture a future where a long tether connects Earth to space, creating a pathway that could transport us to orbit with reduced costs and increased speed. This is the vision behind a space elevator. Instead of taking months to reach distant planets like Mars, a space elevator could potentially cut those travel times to a

Since the birth of the Universe in the Big Bang, the majority of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium have been created over the course of 13.8 billion years. While stars are responsible for the production of many heavier elements through nuclear fusion, they can only create elements as heavy as iron. This poses a

The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT), situated on Mount Graham in Arizona and managed by the University of Arizona, is a part of the next generation of extremely large telescopes (ELTs). With two primary mirrors measuring 8.4 m (~27.5 ft), it boasts a collecting area slightly larger than that of a 30-meter (98.4 ft) telescope. Equipped

The sunspot region that dazzled us with magnificent auroras in early May, AR 3664, has made a comeback in a grand fashion. After rotating out of view onto the far side of the Sun, it reappeared as AR 3697 on 27 May. With its return, it unleashed a series of powerful X-class flares, including an