Space

Earlier this year, the astronomical community was disheartened when the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revealed that TRAPPIST-1b, one of the most Earth-like exoplanets ever discovered, lacks a detectable atmosphere. Despite its similarities in size to Earth, being 1.4 times the mass and 1.1 times the radius, this exoplanet is still uninhabitable due to the

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has set its sights on unraveling the mysteries of the early universe. Among its principal science goals is to observe the epoch during which the first galaxies were formed, shedding light on their formation, evolution, and composition. With each deep dive into the cosmic past, the telescope continues to

In a groundbreaking revelation, astronomers have determined that carbon dioxide found on Jupiter’s moon Europa originates from its vast subsurface ocean. The detection of carbon dioxide on Europa’s surface has raised hopes of potentially finding extraterrestrial life in our Solar System. While scientists have long believed that Europa harbors a massive saltwater ocean beneath its

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has been ongoing for decades, with scientists exploring various technosignatures as potential indicators of advanced civilizations. One such technosignature is the hypothetical megastructure known as a Dyson Sphere. These massive structures, conceived by physicist Freeman Dyson, are thought to be capable of harnessing the energy of a star. Traditionally,

The grand finale of a massive star’s life is marked by a spectacular event called a supernova. When these colossal stars exhaust their fuel, they detonate in a cataclysmic explosion. However, the mechanics underlying such phenomena, particularly exotic supernovae, remain shrouded in mystery. Exotic supernovae represent the rarest and brightest forms of stellar explosions, challenging

The search for water on the Moon has taken a new turn as recent analysis suggests that the lunar craters, which were once considered potential reservoirs of ancient water ice, are actually too young to retain such reserves. Physicist Norbert Schorghofer from the Planetary Science Institute and astrophysicist Raluca Rufu from the Southwest Research Institute

In a remarkable display of ingenuity, NASA has released a flawless new image of Shackleton Crater, a lunar crater that has remained hidden from sunlight for billions of years. Located in the mountainous region of the lunar south pole, this ancient pockmark has intrigued scientists for its potential to contain water or ice in its

Our understanding of the Universe is like peering into the depths of an abyss, where known entities like matter, dark matter, and dark energy coexist. Recent measurements have provided new insights into the composition of the Universe, with dark energy accounting for approximately 69 percent of its entirety. On the other hand, matter, both normal

A recent study has shed new light on the origin of ice on the Moon. While scientists have known for some time that there is ice present on the lunar surface, the source of this water has been unclear. However, researchers now suggest that waves of electrons, originating from both the Earth and the Sun,

Astronomers have found an exoplanet with a leaky atmosphere. HAT-P-32b, a gas giant located 923 light-years away is losing its atmosphere at a fast pace, and the scientists have discovered the extent of this loss. The exoplanet is 1.8 times the radius of Jupiter and is spitting out gas to form two tails, which are

Researchers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have discovered six additional runaway stars in the Milky Way, including two record-breaking hypervelocity stars, which travel faster than any other runaway star detected in the galaxy. Four of these newly found objects are hypervelocity stars that travel at speeds exceeding the escape velocity of the Milky Way.