The moon will enter a waning crescent phase tonight, November 17, 2023, with only 7% of its surface illuminated. This phase indicates that the moon is...
Recent advancements in gravitational wave astronomy have led to significant discoveries regarding black hole mergers. During October and November 2024, the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration detected two extraordinary...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified key processes that may explain the formation of buckyballs, or fullerenes, in space. An international team, led by scientists...
Pioneering mining company Interlune has announced its plans to extract helium-3 from the lunar surface by 2028. This rare isotope, crucial for nuclear fusion, has the...
NASA’s upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) seeks to transform astrometry, a foundational branch of astronomy, through enhanced precision in detecting Earth-like exoplanets and understanding dark matter....
Recent findings from the Chang’e-6 mission indicate that ancient meteorites played a crucial role in delivering water to both Earth and the Moon. A research team...
Recent research published in the journal Nature has shed light on the formation of water on exoplanets, providing new insights into the potential for life beyond...
The interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS is generating considerable buzz, particularly due to its current position behind the sun. This has led to speculation among some...
A prominent plasma physicist has sparked significant debate within the astronomical community by asserting that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is currently visible and not obscured behind...
Biosphere 2, originally launched in September 1991 as an ambitious experiment involving eight scientists, has evolved into a cutting-edge research facility. Nearly 35 years after its...
