Mysterious 'Green Monster' lurking in James Webb photo of supernova remnant is finally explained By Sharmila Kuthunur published 10 January 24 A green "Grinch-like" shape in a supernova remnant imaged by the James Webb telescope may have come from a blast debris field, scientists proposed
Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024 By Sharmila Kuthunur published 3 January 24 Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.
1st evidence of nuclear fission in stars hints at elements 'never produced on Earth' By Sharmila Kuthunur published 14 December 23 An analysis of 42 ancient stars in the Milky Way reveals the first hints of nuclear fission in the cosmos, hinting at the existence of elements far heavier than anything found naturally on Earth.
'What is that material?': Potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu stumps scientists with its odd makeup By Sharmila Kuthunur published 13 December 23 Scientists found signs of organic molecules in the first samples of potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, as well as a 'head scratching' material that has yet to be identified.
James Webb telescope finds 'vanishing' galaxy from the dawn of the universe By Sharmila Kuthunur published 7 December 23 The early galaxy AzTECC71 is so far away it keeps disappearing from telescope observations. A new study by the James Webb Space Telescope finally pins it down.
Hydrogen discovered in Apollo-era moon rocks could change the future of lunar exploration By Sharmila Kuthunur published 26 November 23 Hydrogen detected in Apollo-era moon rocks suggests that future astronauts could harvest water available right on the moon to use as rocket propellant and for life support.
Scientists may finally understand why large alien planets keep turning into 'super-Earths' By Sharmila Kuthunur published 21 November 23 New research finds that certain large exoplanets are shrinking due to internal processes, creating an abundance of rocky 'super-Earths'.
James Webb telescope uncovers mysterious Milky Way 'twin' in the early universe By Sharmila Kuthunur published 10 November 23 A Milky Way doppleganger discovered in the early universe suggests some key physical ingredient is missing from cosmological models.
Largest-ever simulation of the universe reveals 'shortcomings' in standard model of cosmology By Sharmila Kuthunur published 26 October 23 Scientists made a twin version of our universe, showing the evolution of all forms of matter and energy, in the biggest cosmological computer simulation to date.
Scientists found a way for two black holes to orbit each other forever without colliding By Sharmila Kuthunur published 25 October 23 Contrary to conventional wisdom, a pair of black holes could exist in perfect pairs without leading to a cataclysmic merger, new research suggests. All it takes is a dose of cosmic expansion.
Scientists finally solve mystery of strongest Marsquake ever detected By Sharmila Kuthunur published 19 October 23 The strongest recorded Marsquake, which rattled for six hours in May 2022, left no visible traces on the Red Planet surface. Now, scientists think they know what caused it.
Nearby asteroid may contain elements 'beyond the periodic table', new study suggests By Sharmila Kuthunur published 18 October 23 Naturally occurring superheavy elements beyond those listed in the periodic table could potentially explain why asteroid 33 Polyhymnia is so dense, new research suggests.
Major CERN experiment proves antigravity doesn't exist — at least when it comes to antimatter By Sharmila Kuthunur published 27 September 23 New research showing that elusive antimatter falls downward toward the Earth proves Albert Einstein right yet again.
Mysterious flashes on Venus may be a rain of meteors, new study suggests By Sharmila Kuthunur published 18 September 23 Bright flashes in the clouds of Venus once thought to be lightning strikes may have a cosmic origin.
Humanity's future on the moon: Why Russia, India and other countries are racing to the lunar south pole By Sharmila Kuthunur published 18 September 23 Half a century after the first humans landed on the moon, global interest is once again rising to visit our celestial neighbor. This time, nations have their sights set on the lunar south pole. Why?
India's lunar rover finds 1st evidence of sulfur near the moon's south pole By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 September 23 The six-wheeled Pragyan rover just notched another milestone while exploring the lunar south pole.
India's 1st mission to study the sun launches Sept. 2 By Sharmila Kuthunur published 28 August 23 The Aditya-1 solar mission launches hot on the heels of India's first moon landing.
India lands on moon! Chandrayaan-3 becomes world's 1st spacecraft to land near lunar south pole By Sharmila Kuthunur published 23 August 23 India landed its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the moon's south pole today (Aug. 23), making history for the nation and for lunar exploration in general.
