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Astronomers have discovered a massive planet orbiting an unusually small star, challenging traditional theories about star and planet formation.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered Earth-like planets with water in extreme space regions with intense ultraviolet radiation from massive stars.
In one of the most fascinating discoveries in recent times, scientists have observed the genesis of rare chemical elements in the afterglow of the second-brightest gamma-ray explosion ever seen in the universe.
This article delves into the ingenious methods and tools astronomers employ to decode the chronology of the cosmos.
In a recent cosmic event that sounds more like science fiction than reality, astronomers reported the sighting of two ice giant exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) crashing into each other around a star similar to our sun. The result? A spectacular flare of light and billowing plumes of dust, like a celestial fireworks show.
Leveraging AI, the Carnegie Institution for Science has pioneered a method to detect potential signs of life on Mars
New research suggests that the number of Earth-like exoplanets hosting liquid water may be vastly underestimated, therefore greatly enhancing the possibility of discovering life.
In this article, we will attempt to put the vast distances we encounter in the Universe into perspective and provide you with some entertaining insights along the way.
In a ground-breaking discovery, astronomers have uncovered the second-ever multiplanetary circumbinary system.
In a groundbreaking study by University of Florida astronomers discovered that one-third of galaxy’s most common planets could be in habitable zone
In the vastness of the cosmos, a unique Earth-sized planet named LP 791-18d has captured the attention of astronomers. Distinguished by its relentless volcanic activity and a stark contrast between its perpetually light and dark hemispheres, this fascinating celestial body opens new avenues of research.
A groundbreaking study suggests that the first building blocks of life on Earth might have been formed due to solar eruptions.
Scientists created the most detailed map of dark matter distribution across a quarter of the entire sky, extending deep into the cosmos. The new map provides insights into the universe's evolution and structure but also confirms Einstein's theory.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the ice giant Uranus, revealing dramatic rings and bright features in the planet's atmosphere.
Astronomers have come up with an ingenious idea to get a better understanding of one of the universe's greatest mysteries: how did the first stars form after the Big Bang?
A recent discovery suggests that a planet in another solar system, YZ Ceti b, may have a magnetic field, similar to Earth's
Scientists may have found an explanation for one of the biggest mysteries about ʻOumuamua that baffled astronomers in 2017.
Japanese astronomer Tomonori Totani from the University of Tokyo proposed a novel idea to expand on the existing range of methods to search for extraterrestrial life.
Astronomers have witnessed the seemingly impossible using NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
Have you ever asked yourself why nearly all familiar planets have a round shape and not, say, the shape of a cylinder or a cube?
Astronomers have discovered a ring system around a dwarf planet half the size of Pluto, known as Quaoar.
A team of researchers used deep learning on a dataset of 820 nearby stars and found eight signals of interest.
Astronomers estimate that there could be trillions of them roaming our galaxy, but what exactly are they?
NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the existence of a rocky planet, dubbed LHS 475 b, of about the same size as Earth
Scientists suggested that about 3.4 billion years ago, Mars was hit by an asteroid similar to the one that hit Earth a little over 60 million years ago. It is believed that it hit the red planet in a shallow ocean region, causing a so-called megatsunami.
NASA scientists have found some fascinating new clues in the search for life on Mars. They revealed their findings in three new papers published in the peer-reviewed journal Science
Oftentimes we see the terms comets, meteoroids, and asteroids being confused with one another. So what are they, and what is actually the difference between these objects?
MIT researchers may have finally found the solution to the age-old mystery regarding the origin of Saturn’s rings
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