Space

The recent discovery of hydrogen sulfide on exoplanet HD-189733b has shed light on the presence of this smelly gas outside of our Solar System. Known for its characteristic rotten egg smell, hydrogen sulfide is a major molecule that has now been detected in the atmosphere of this scorching Jupiter-sized world. This discovery marks a significant

Exoplanet LHS-1140b, discovered in 2017, has recently caught the attention of scientists due to its unique characteristics. It is believed to be an ‘eyeball’ planet, with a global ocean covered in ice, featuring a single, iris-like region of approximately 4,000 kilometers across, constantly staring at its host star. This bizarre description adds to the mystery

Ever since astronauts left the lunar surface, the moon has been longing for their return. 52 years later, it appears that the moon has gotten ahead of us Earthlings by 1.1 seconds. Additionally, the moon’s time stretches ahead of Earth’s by 57 millionths of a second every day. While this may seem insignificant, it has

The recent discovery of the crucial role played by small dwarf galaxies in the evolution of the early Universe has shed new light on the cosmic dawn. Research conducted using data from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes has revealed that these ultra-faint galaxies were responsible for producing the ionizing photons that transformed neutral

Martin Vargic, a talented space enthusiast, author, and graphic artist hailing from Slovakia, has recently unveiled two breathtaking infographic posters that showcase a collection of nearly 1600 exoplanets in all their diversity. His passion for astronomy and the mysteries of space has been a driving force since his early childhood, where he spent countless hours

In the past decade, significant findings regarding the presence of organic material on Mars have sparked interest in the scientific community. While these discoveries do not conclusively point to the existence of alien life, they shed light on the possibility of carbon chemistry being prevalent on the red planet. A recent study led by planetary

Last week, Earth experienced a unique event where two large asteroids, 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, passed by within a close range. While these asteroids did not pose a direct threat to our planet, they provided NASA with an opportunity to capture radar images for further study. This event sheds light on the properties of

The Moon has always fascinated humanity with its mysterious light-colored patches, known as lunar swirls. These unique features have puzzled scientists for centuries, leading to various theories about their origin and formation. However, a recent study by researchers at Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis has shed new light on the enigma of

The remarkable aurora in early May this year showcased the immense power that solar storms possess as they emit radiation into space. While these events are captivating to witness, they can also be destructive. Beyond the typical solar storms, there are solar particle events that involve blasts of protons directly from the surface of the

Jupiter’s moon Io is a fascinating world that stands out for its intense volcanic activity. The surface of Io is dotted with hundreds of active volcanoes, constantly spewing out lava and gas. Recent observations made by the Juno probe’s Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper have provided new insights into the volcanic landscape of Io, revealing a

As astronomers peer into the vast expanse of the Universe, they are discovering a multitude of dwarf galaxies orbiting around the Milky Way. These miniature galaxies, with as few as a thousand stars, dance gracefully in the cosmic neighborhood. However, the recent identification of two new satellites, Virgo III and Sextans II, has raised some

The recent incident involving the accidental launch of the Tianlong-3 rocket by a Chinese space firm has raised significant concerns about the safety and reliability of the country’s space technology. The firm, Tianbing Aerospace Technology, stated that the launch was a result of a “structural failure” during a first-stage test of the rocket’s power system.

NASA scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the ionosphere, shedding light on peculiar shapes that have been detected using the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) imaging instrument. This revelation offers us a closer look at the ionosphere, a region of Earth’s atmosphere located approximately 48–965 kilometers (30–600 miles) above the

In the vast expanse of the Cosmic Dawn, a startling revelation has made astronomers raise their eyebrows in bewilderment. A colossal black hole, residing at the heart of a galaxy known as J1120+0641, defies conventional explanation with its astronomical size equivalent to over a billion times the mass of our Sun. While larger black holes

The shape of the Solar System has long been a subject of fascination and curiosity. Recent studies have shed light on the early stages of our Solar System’s formation, revealing that it was once shaped more like a torus than a flat disk. This revelation comes from analyzing iron meteorites from the outer reaches of