Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have made a significant discovery: they have found hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, Pluto’s largest moon. The mystery surrounding the moon is increased by the fact that these substances have never before been found on Charon’s surface. Researchers expanded on previous discoveries of water ice, ammonia, … Read more
Although intriguing, Elon Musk’s audacious plan to establish human settlements on Mars over the next 20 years is fraught with difficulties. The hostile Martian atmosphere might physically turn inhabitants green, in addition to testing human endurance to the limit. However, it’s not quite that simple. According to experts, anyone daring enough to go on this … Read more
Discovery of Strange Nova Eruptions Something odd has been discovered by astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. They observed that stars known as novae are exploding in a far-off galaxy due to a jet from a supermassive black hole. These stars are close enough to be impacted even if they are not in the jet’s … Read more
An important finding by NASA’s Perseverance rover supports the concept of returning Mars samples to Earth for further analysis. The rover observed Cheyava Falls, a reddish rock that was removed from an ancient dried-up lake in Jezero Crater, on July 21. This rock is the first on Mars to have organic compounds discovered in it, … Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper is about to start a mission with a big question: Could there be life in the ocean hidden beneath the ice on Jupiter’s moon, Europa? After many years of wondering, the spacecraft is ready to explore a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over 25 years. “This is a mission we’ve dreamed … Read more
When Will a Black Hole Hit Earth? Black holes are often seen as giant space vacuums that pull in anything nearby. But when will a black hole hit Earth? Is our planet in danger of being swallowed by one? The truth is, while black holes are very powerful and interesting, the chance of Earth being … Read more
People are getting ready for an amazing event—this year’s second and last solar eclipse. It will create a special “ring of fire” in the sky. Just six months after the last total solar eclipse, the sky will give us another show, but this one will be different. A “ring of fire” happens when the moon … Read more
A major solar storm is heading toward Earth, the second in just five months. Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning about a “G3-class geomagnetic storm.” This is the third-highest level on the storm scale, behind G4 and G5. In short, it’s serious but not the worst. These storms … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a new exoplanet orbiting Barnard’s star, our nearest solitary stellar neighbor. This scorching hot world, with a mass similar to Venus’, whizzes around its star in just 3.15 Earth days. But that’s not all – hints of three more exoplanet candidates lurk in the shadows. Barnard’s star, a mere … Read more
Ever wondered what it would be like if Earth had two moons? Soon, Earth will temporarily have a second moon, called a “mini-moon.” This happens when an asteroid gets caught in Earth’s gravity. But it won’t stay for long. This mini-moon will orbit Earth for a few months before it moves on. The Arrival of … Read more
