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Scientists are reevaluating earlier claims of potential life on the exoplanet K2-18b. A new study finds no strong evidence for dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a molecule linked to biological activity on Earth.
May 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Scientists are reevaluating earlier claims of potential life on the exoplanet K2-18b. A new study finds no strong evidence for dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a molecule linked to biological activity on Earth.
Circumbinary planets orbit two stars instead of one, moving around both in a wide path. These rare worlds experience complex day-night cycles and shifting sunrises. NASA’s Kepler-16b was the first confirmed example — a real-life version of a Tatooine-like planet from StarWars.
May 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Circumbinary planets orbit two stars instead of one, moving around both in a wide path. These rare worlds experience complex day-night cycles and shifting sunrises. NASA’s Kepler-16b was the first confirmed example — a real-life version of a Tatooine-like planet from StarWars.
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope has captured an image of the spiral galaxy J23453268−0449256, revealing immense radio jets extending across 6 million light-years and a massive supermassive black hole at its core. Credit: Bagchi and Ray et al./Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope.
March 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope has captured an image of the spiral galaxy J23453268−0449256, revealing immense radio jets extending across 6 million light-years and a massive supermassive black hole at its core. Credit: Bagchi and Ray et al./Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope.
NASA’s Lucy probe is about to meet an asteroid that’s been waiting 150 million years! Next month, Lucy will fly by its next target, revealing secrets from the early solar system. What will it uncover?
March 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NASA’s Lucy probe is about to meet an asteroid that’s been waiting 150 million years! Next month, Lucy will fly by its next target, revealing secrets from the early solar system. What will it uncover?
Did you know? Pi Day isn’t just for math lovers it’s celebrated in space too! NASA uses π (3.14159…) to calculate orbits, land rovers on Mars, and even explore distant exoplanets. So, while you enjoy your pie on Earth, remember that π helps us reach the stars! Happy Pi Day!
March 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Did you know? Pi Day isn’t just for math lovers it’s celebrated in space too! NASA uses π (3.14159…) to calculate orbits, land rovers on Mars, and even explore distant exoplanets. So, while you enjoy your pie on Earth, remember that π helps us reach the stars! Happy Pi Day!
Did you know? Fast Radio Bursts are like cosmic prank calls—short, powerful flashes of radio waves from deep space. They last milliseconds, yet release more energy than the Sun does in days. The weird part? We still don’t know exactly what’s causing them!
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Did you know? Fast Radio Bursts are like cosmic prank calls—short, powerful flashes of radio waves from deep space. They last milliseconds, yet release more energy than the Sun does in days. The weird part? We still don’t know exactly what’s causing them!
Intuitive Machines’ Athena moon lander is now lounging on its side near the lunar south pole, legs pointing skyward like it’s stargazing. Despite the tumble, it kept transmitting data until Feb. 29, before going silent in the lunar night.
March 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Intuitive Machines’ Athena moon lander is now lounging on its side near the lunar south pole, legs pointing skyward like it’s stargazing. Despite the tumble, it kept transmitting data until Feb. 29, before going silent in the lunar night.
Did you know that the Milky Way is blowing enormous bubbles of gamma rays? These Fermi Bubbles, stretching 50,000 light-years above and below the galactic center, are believed to be the remnants of a powerful eruption from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
March 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Did you know that the Milky Way is blowing enormous bubbles of gamma rays? These Fermi Bubbles, stretching 50,000 light-years above and below the galactic center, are believed to be the remnants of a powerful eruption from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
Did you know that some supermassive black holes can be billions of times more massive than the Sun? These cosmic giants lurk at the centers of galaxies, shaping their evolution and sometimes launching powerful jets of energy that stretch for thousands of light-years. GIF by NBC NEWS
March 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Did you know that some supermassive black holes can be billions of times more massive than the Sun? These cosmic giants lurk at the centers of galaxies, shaping their evolution and sometimes launching powerful jets of energy that stretch for thousands of light-years. GIF by NBC NEWS
Did you know that when astronauts plummet back to Earth, they ride a fireball through the sky? As their capsule re-enters the atmosphere, blazing plasma surrounds , turning their view into a streaking inferno before the blue hues of Earth reappear. Gif credit: ESA
March 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Did you know that when astronauts plummet back to Earth, they ride a fireball through the sky? As their capsule re-enters the atmosphere, blazing plasma surrounds , turning their view into a streaking inferno before the blue hues of Earth reappear. Gif credit: ESA
Did you know? While the Sun influences Earth’s climate, the current rise in global temperatures is driven by human activity, not solar variations. Studies show that solar output has remained stable, while greenhouse gas emissions continue to heat the planet at an unprecedented rate.
March 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Did you know? While the Sun influences Earth’s climate, the current rise in global temperatures is driven by human activity, not solar variations. Studies show that solar output has remained stable, while greenhouse gas emissions continue to heat the planet at an unprecedented rate.
The Sun rises over the Moon’s horizon, casting golden light on its silent, ancient surface. A new day begins in the vastness of space, a reminder that even in the darkest places, light always returns.
(Photo by Firefly Aerospace)
(Photo by Firefly Aerospace)
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Sun rises over the Moon’s horizon, casting golden light on its silent, ancient surface. A new day begins in the vastness of space, a reminder that even in the darkest places, light always returns.
(Photo by Firefly Aerospace)
(Photo by Firefly Aerospace)
Did u know that if u fell into a black hole, time would slow down so much that, to an outside observer, u would appear frozen at the event horizon forever? But for u, the universe would speed up, and u might see its entire future unfold in moments before being crushed by gravity!
March 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did u know that if u fell into a black hole, time would slow down so much that, to an outside observer, u would appear frozen at the event horizon forever? But for u, the universe would speed up, and u might see its entire future unfold in moments before being crushed by gravity!
Did you know the Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the most complex planetary nebulae ever discovered? Its intricate, layered structure suggests multiple episodes of mass ejection from its dying star.
March 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Did you know the Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the most complex planetary nebulae ever discovered? Its intricate, layered structure suggests multiple episodes of mass ejection from its dying star.
The “Blaze Star” T Coronae Borealis is set to erupt in March 2025, brightening from magnitude +10 to +2. This rare nova, visible to the naked eye, happens once every 80 years don’t miss it!
March 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The “Blaze Star” T Coronae Borealis is set to erupt in March 2025, brightening from magnitude +10 to +2. This rare nova, visible to the naked eye, happens once every 80 years don’t miss it!
Did you know that Sundays aren’t just for relaxing on Earth? On the Sun, every “Sunday” is a violent storm of solar flares and plasma eruptions! While we enjoy our day off, the Sun keeps burning, fusing 600 million tons of hydrogen into helium every second!
March 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Did you know that Sundays aren’t just for relaxing on Earth? On the Sun, every “Sunday” is a violent storm of solar flares and plasma eruptions! While we enjoy our day off, the Sun keeps burning, fusing 600 million tons of hydrogen into helium every second!
Astronomers have detected an unusual excess of gold and platinum in pulsars, hinting that dark matter might be playing a role in their formation. If confirmed, this discovery could reshape our understanding of both dark matter and heavy element creation in the universe!
March 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Astronomers have detected an unusual excess of gold and platinum in pulsars, hinting that dark matter might be playing a role in their formation. If confirmed, this discovery could reshape our understanding of both dark matter and heavy element creation in the universe!
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, humanity’s most powerful eye on the cosmos, faces a staggering 20% budget cut! With funding slashed, could this jeopardize groundbreaking discoveries about distant galaxies, exoplanets, and the origins of the universe?
February 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, humanity’s most powerful eye on the cosmos, faces a staggering 20% budget cut! With funding slashed, could this jeopardize groundbreaking discoveries about distant galaxies, exoplanets, and the origins of the universe?
Astronomers have peered into the past using the Gemini South telescope, uncovering a cosmic time capsule in the Small Magellanic Cloud! This tiny neighboring galaxy mirrors conditions from the early universe, offering a rare glimpse into how galaxies formed just a billion years after the Big Bang.
February 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Astronomers have peered into the past using the Gemini South telescope, uncovering a cosmic time capsule in the Small Magellanic Cloud! This tiny neighboring galaxy mirrors conditions from the early universe, offering a rare glimpse into how galaxies formed just a billion years after the Big Bang.
Astronomers using the Einstein Probe have discovered an unusual pair of “vampire” stars - one feeding off the other in a way that defies current models. This strange system challenges our understanding of stellar evolution.
February 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Astronomers using the Einstein Probe have discovered an unusual pair of “vampire” stars - one feeding off the other in a way that defies current models. This strange system challenges our understanding of stellar evolution.
NASA has discovered that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are thriving on the International Space Station, mutating to survive the harsh environment. Scientists fear these superbugs could pose serious health risks to astronauts on long-duration missions.
February 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
NASA has discovered that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are thriving on the International Space Station, mutating to survive the harsh environment. Scientists fear these superbugs could pose serious health risks to astronauts on long-duration missions.
NASA warns that asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1% chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. This “city killer,” up to 300 feet wide, could cause massive destruction. Scientists are racing to track its path—will it be a near miss or a catastrophe?
February 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NASA warns that asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1% chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. This “city killer,” up to 300 feet wide, could cause massive destruction. Scientists are racing to track its path—will it be a near miss or a catastrophe?
Did you know that Earth’s gravity isn’t uniform everywhere? Due to variations in mass distribution, some regions experience slightly stronger or weaker gravity. For example, Canada’s Hudson Bay has lower gravity than expected, likely due to ice-age glacial melting and mantle convection.
February 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Did you know that Earth’s gravity isn’t uniform everywhere? Due to variations in mass distribution, some regions experience slightly stronger or weaker gravity. For example, Canada’s Hudson Bay has lower gravity than expected, likely due to ice-age glacial melting and mantle convection.
We've just found asteroid 2024 YR4 which has a higher impact probability than any we've seen before, and the odds of it hitting Earth are increasing.
February 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We've just found asteroid 2024 YR4 which has a higher impact probability than any we've seen before, and the odds of it hitting Earth are increasing.
John McFall, a British surgeon and former Paralympian with a prosthetic leg, is set for a long-term ISS mission, making him the first astronaut with a disability to do so.
February 16, 2025 at 3:03 AM
John McFall, a British surgeon and former Paralympian with a prosthetic leg, is set for a long-term ISS mission, making him the first astronaut with a disability to do so.