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Physicists point out window of opportunity for manned Mars mission
Is the best date for a manned mission to Mars the earliest date when we are ready? Not necessarily, suggests a new study.
September 7, 2021 Read more
Astronomers nail down the origins of rare loner dwarf galaxies
The results provide a blueprint for finding such systems in the universe's quieter, emptier regions.
September 6, 2021 Read more
'X-ray magnifying glass' enhances view of distant black holes
By taking advantage of a natural lens in space, astronomers have captured an unprecedented look at X-rays from a black hole system in the early universe.
August 31, 2021 Read more
Galaxies pump out contaminated exhausts
Research reveals how star-making pollutes the cosmos.
August 30, 2021 Read more
Cold planets exist throughout our galaxy, even in the galactic bulge
Scientists have used a combination of observations and modeling to determine how the planet-hosting probability varies with the distance from the galactic center.
August 30, 2021 Read more
How disorderly young galaxies grow up and mature
Using a supercomputer simulation, a research team has succeeded in following the development of a galaxy over a span of 13.8 billion years. The study shows how, due to interstellar frontal collisions, young and chaotic galaxies over time mature into spiral galaxies such as the Milky Way.
August 27, 2021 Read more
Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
A human space mission would be viable if it doesn't exceed four years, an international research team concludes in new research.
August 26, 2021 Read more
The five most impressive geological structures in the solar system
When we talk about amazing geological features, we often limit ourselves to those on Earth. But for geologists, there are so many structures on other worlds that can excite and inspire, and that can put processes on our own planet into perspective.
August 26, 2021 Read more
New class of habitable exoplanets represent a big step forward in the search for life
A new class of exoplanet very different to our own, but which could support life, has been identified by astronomers, which could greatly accelerate the search for life outside our Solar System.
August 26, 2021 Read more
Cosmic rays may be key to understanding galactic dynamics
Speedy cosmic rays, originating from supernova remnants and pulsars, likely impact galactic dynamics and star formation far more than previously known.
August 24, 2021 Read more
Unveiling a century-old mystery: Where the Milky Way's cosmic rays come from
Astronomers have succeeded for the first time in quantifying the proton and electron components of cosmic rays in a supernova remnant. At least 70% of the very-high-energy gamma rays emitted from cosmic rays are due to relativistic protons, according to the novel imaging analysis of radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation.
August 24, 2021 Read more
Solar System's fastest-orbiting asteroid discovered
Unusual asteroid could help scientists understand the forces that shaped our Solar System's architecture.
August 23, 2021 Read more
Never-before-seen radio waves detected from nearby stars and distant galaxies
Scientists have measured thousands of nearby stars and far away galaxies that have never been identified before at radio wavelengths, while studying a galactic body that neighbours our own Milky Way galaxy - the Large Magellanic Cloud.
August 19, 2021 Read more
Nearby star-forming region yields clues to the formation of our solar system
The Ophiuchus star-forming complex offers an analog for the formation of the solar system, including the sources of elements found in primitive meteorites.
August 16, 2021 Read more
Growing crops on Mars? Probably not under the naked sun
Scientists have been investigating for some time now the effect of cosmic radiation on Martian surface on plant growth. This revealed that, just like humans, plants also need to be protected from the cosmic radiation.
August 13, 2021 Read more
Magnetic patterns hidden in meteorites reveal early Solar System dynamics
Researchers have developed a novel technique to investigate the dynamics of the early Solar System by analyzing magnetites in meteorites utilizing the wave nature of electrons.
August 10, 2021 Read more
'Cool' kids in the cosmos may not be so unique
Stars scattered throughout the cosmos look different, but they may be more alike than once thought.
August 9, 2021 Read more
Solving solar puzzle could help save Earth from planet-wide blackouts
Understanding the Sun's magnetic dynamo could help predict solar weather.
August 5, 2021 Read more