Space

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

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has made history by successfully landing on the far side of the Moon to collect samples, marking a significant milestone for Beijing’s space program. This achievement was reported by state media and signifies a major leap forward for China’s decades-old space exploration efforts. The probe touched down in the vast South

The concept of Dyson Spheres has long captured the imagination of scientists and science fiction enthusiasts alike. Recently, seven stars have been identified as potential candidates for these megastructures. These stars emit most of their radiation in the infrared wavelengths, leading some to speculate that they could be surrounded by a network of spacecraft harnessing

The Sun’s activity is a complex and multi-rhythmic phenomenon that varies according to different periodicities. While many driving factors remain unknown, recent research has suggested a potential link between the Sun’s activity cycles and the gravitational influence of the planets in our Solar System. This article delves into the findings that point towards the impact

In a groundbreaking development, Japanese researchers have successfully created the world’s first wooden satellite. This innovative creation, a tiny cuboid craft, is set to be launched into space on a SpaceX rocket in September. The satellite, developed by scientists at Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, marks a significant milestone in space technology. Measuring

One of the most intriguing concepts in astrophysics is the idea of Hawking Radiation, proposed by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s. This theory suggests that black holes can eventually evaporate over immense periods of time, emitting radiation in the process. Despite this groundbreaking theory, the actual observation of Hawking Radiation has remained elusive. Recently, a

Exploring the early Universe, scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the turbulent era known as the Cosmic Dawn. With observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers have identified the formation processes of some of the Universe’s earliest galaxies, dating back to around 13.3 to 13.4 billion years ago. This period occurred

The recent discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled new insights into the interior composition of the bizarre exoplanet known as WASP-107b. Contrary to previous assumptions, the findings indicate that the exoplanet’s atmosphere contains remarkably low levels of methane, suggesting that its interior is considerably hotter than previously believed. This revelation has

In the vast expanse of space around 1,000 light-years from Earth, a spectacular cosmic structure known as IRAS 23077+6707, resembling a giant butterfly, captured the attention of astronomers. This intriguing discovery was first observed by Ciprian T. Berghea, an astronomer with the US Naval Observatory, using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS)