Space

As we look towards the Corona Borealis constellation, astronomers are eagerly anticipating the explosion of T Coronae Borealis, a star located more than 2,500 light-years away. This impending event promises to transform the star into one of the brightest objects in the night sky, providing an extraordinary opportunity for the collection of valuable data on

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) has captured the fascination of astronomers for centuries. This massive anti-cyclonic storm has been observed since the 1600s, making it one of the Solar System’s defining features. However, questions about its date of formation and longevity remain unresolved. Have we truly been witnessing the same phenomenon all these years, or

After months of sending back incomprehensible data, Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object from Earth, has finally resumed normal science operations. Located 24 billion kilometers away in interstellar space, the probe has once again become a vital link for scientists at NASA to study the borderlands of our Solar System. The sudden issue with

Exploring the vast expanse of the Milky Way galaxy often leads to fascinating discoveries, and one such intriguing find is the hypervelocity star known as CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36 for short). This particular star stands out not only for its remarkable velocity, exceeding the galactic escape speed at around 600 kilometers per second, but also for

Throughout the 4.5 billion years since the formation of the Solar System, the components from which everything emerged have been transformed by various celestial phenomena. However, a recent discovery has shed light on the ancient history of our cosmic neighborhood. In 2018, scientists discovered traces of material within a meteorite that are believed to have

On the evening of June 12 CDT, an audio recording surfaced of a flight surgeon on the International Space Station dealing with a potential emergency situation. The conversation revolved around an unnamed commander who required hyperbaric treatment due to decompression sickness. The speaker mentioned the commander’s prognosis being “relatively tenuous,” causing a brief panic among

Recently, an image captured by the HiRISE camera in 2022 brought attention back to the captivating pits that are scattered across Mars. These holes, located on the sides of ancient volcanoes in Mars’s Tharsis region, have long intrigued scientists due to their enigmatic nature. Although Mars is believed to be dormant in terms of volcanic

The Milky Way’s massive structure can be attributed to the various collisions and mergers it has undergone with other galaxies over time. Through these messy processes, other galaxies throughout the Universe have also experienced similar interactions. Currently, the Milky Way is seen to be absorbing its two satellite galaxies, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds,

The recent surge in the visibility of the northern and southern lights across the globe was a result of a powerful solar storm disrupting the Earth’s magnetic field. This phenomenon was brought on by the Sun’s heightened activity as it nears the peak of its 11-year cycle. The increased solar activity leads to the release

NASA has set its sights on an ambitious new project – the development of a telescope that will be dedicated to hunting for habitable worlds. The aptly named ‘Habitable Worlds Observatory’ is still in the early stages of development, with the actual launch of the telescope at least a decade away. However, NASA has already

In a recent discovery that has left astronomers scratching their heads, a strange signal has been detected emanating from a neutron star known as ASKAP J193505.1+214841.0, or ASKAP J1935+2148 for short. This neutron star is located in the Milky Way, approximately 15,820 light-years away from Earth. What has left scientists baffled is the peculiar nature

SpaceX’s incredible Starship rocket achieved a remarkable splashdown during a test flight, marking a significant milestone in the development of a system that could potentially transport humans to Mars. The spacecraft descended over the Indian Ocean, shedding fiery debris along the way, but managed to survive atmospheric reentry. Despite losing tiles and sustaining damage, the

The concept of a space elevator has long captured the imagination of scientists and engineers, promising to revolutionize space travel by significantly reducing costs and travel times. One of the main advantages of a space elevator is its potential to transport cargo and humans to orbit without the need for expensive rockets or fuel. Instead,

Since the beginning of the Universe with the Big Bang, the majority of its composition has been dominated by hydrogen and a few helium atoms. With the passage of 13.8 billion years, elements heavier than helium were generated through various processes. Stars played a significant role in producing these heavier elements, but they could only

The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT), located on Mount Graham in Arizona and run by the University of Arizona, represents a significant advancement in the field of astronomy. As part of the next generation of extremely large telescopes (ELTs), the LBT boasts two primary mirrors measuring 8.4 m (~27.5 ft) each, resulting in a collecting area