Space

As NASA’s Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a permanent presence in space, the field of forensic science is facing unique challenges presented by the extraterrestrial environment. One emerging discipline, known as astroforensics, is seeking to understand how altered gravity and other variables in space impact forensic investigations. In the

The seismic signals that were believed to be caused by an interstellar meteor impacting Earth may not have the extraterrestrial origin that was initially claimed. Upon closer examination, a team of researchers led by planetary seismologist Benjamin Fernando has discovered that the seismic data used to track the meteor’s path into the sea off the

The recent findings from the Juno mission to Jupiter have provided a closer look at Europa’s icy surface and its atmosphere. The study published in Nature Astronomy reveals some unexpected results regarding the production of oxygen on the moon. Europa has long been considered one of the most promising candidates for hosting microbial life in

The early phases of the Universe were marked by tremendous activity, with gas clouds collapsing to give birth to new stars. However, amidst this star-forming frenzy, there exists a galaxy that defied the norm by being quenched when the Universe was only 700 million years old. This galaxy, JADES-GS-z7-01-QU, exhibited very little evidence of ongoing

The exploration of exoplanets has become a key area of interest within the realm of astronomy. With the vast number of exoplanets in the universe, the search for habitable worlds has intensified. Scientists are now delving into the possibility of discovering biosignatures on potentially habitable exoplanets to determine their habitability. In this quest, the Large

Located 100 light-years away from our Solar System lies a planetary system that has intrigued scientists with its perfect mathematical harmony. The star at the center of this system, an orange dwarf known as HD 110067, is accompanied by six exoplanets that orbit in precise resonance with each other. This rare alignment has kept the

It’s a sad end for the Odysseus Moon lander mission, just one week after reaching the lunar surface. The mission, managed by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, was a significant event as it marked the return of US to the Moon after half a century. NASA had endorsed and used Intuitive Machines as part of its

The dark and formless void of the early Universe has long been a mystery, but recent data from the Hubbles and James Webb Space Telescopes has shed light on this enigmatic period. It has been revealed that the origins of free-flying photons in the cosmic dawn can be traced back to small dwarf galaxies that

The Chinguetti meteorite saga remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in the world of meteoritics. The tale of a 4.5-kilogram stony-iron rock allegedly taken from a massive iron mountain in Africa in 1916 has captured the imagination of scientists and researchers for decades. Despite numerous efforts to locate the larger parent meteorite, it has

Witnessing the return of a spacecraft to Earth is a thrilling experience, especially when it involves a small and cozy capsule like Varda Space Industries’ W-1 spacecraft. The successful landing of this spacecraft at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, 2024, provided a front row seat to the entire reentry sequence. A

In a recent discovery made by a team of astronomers, a white dwarf star has been found guilty of consuming one of its own planets. The evidence? A scar of vaporized metal marring the surface of the star – a clear indication of the planet that met its demise by being swallowed by the star.

Following the off-kilter touchdown of Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander on the Moon, the mission team is facing challenges with communication due to the lander’s awkward angle. The images released confirm that the antennas are limited in transmitting data efficiently. Despite this setback, the lander continues to communicate with flight controllers, showcasing resiliency in the face

While Jupiter and Saturn often steal the spotlight with their extensive collections of moons, recent discoveries have shed light on the moon populations of Uranus and Neptune. Ground-based telescopes have unveiled three previously undiscovered moons; one orbiting Uranus and two around Neptune. These findings bring Uranus’ moon count to 28 and Neptune’s to 16. The

In a groundbreaking achievement, the capsule from Varda Space Industries’ W-1 mission has successfully returned to Earth with a payload of antiviral drugs grown in the unique microgravity environment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This mission marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing by leveraging the capabilities of space. The

Hopes of discovering extraterrestrial life within our own Solar System have been dampened by a recent study that suggests Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may be barren. The scientific community’s excitement about finding life in the icy worlds of the outer Solar System has been met with a realization that it may be less likely than