Transport of Dust in the Upper Atmosphere
During the last two ice ages, dust particles from central South America were the most important source of iron in the South Pacific. The findings…
Astronomy
Heaviest Substance found in an Exoplanet’s Atmosphere so far
The discovery and characterization of exoplanets has the potential to provide the world with one of the most significant discoveries in the history of astronomy:…
NGC 2264 – Christmas Tree Cluster
NGC 2264 is the New General Catalogue designation number that identifies two astronomical objects as a single object: the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree…
NASA’s Webb Senses Carbon dioxide in the Atmospheres of Exoplanets
In yet another demonstration of its ability to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, NASA’s most powerful space telescope has identified the molecular and chemical…
The Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life Living in Caves is being investigated
Caves have provided shelter for prehistoric humans for millennia. Caves have also piqued the interest of academics ranging from early Chinese naturalists to Charles Darwin.…
Unprecedented Detail of a Faraway Planet’s Atmosphere Revealed by the Webb Telescope
The most recent studies of WASP-39 b, a far-off “hot Saturn” planet, by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered, among other things, that…
Mars has been discovered to have Ancient Ocean Traces
Almost all of the water on Mars today exists as ice, though some exists as vapor in the atmosphere. What was previously thought to be…
Planetary Exploration requires Balancing Risk and Reward
Society demonstrates a willingness to tolerate high levels of risk for individuals who engage in certain types of activities. Every day, firefighters, law enforcement officers,…
Beautiful Pluto Image Shared by NASA Reveals the Planet’s “True Colors”
On Saturday, NASA posted a beautiful image of Pluto’s real colors captured by its New Horizons mission on Instagram. The image, which was captured at…
Researchers Investigate the Structure of the Cluster NGC 2264
The New General Catalogue designation number NGC 2264 identifies two astronomical objects as a single object: the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster. The…
How Much of the Universe is Made up of Dark Matter?
Only 15% of the universe’s total mass is believed to be made up of regular stuff, according to astronomers’ estimates. According to CERN(opens in new…
HD 98800 – a quadruple star system
HD 98800 is a multiple-star system located about 150 light years from Earth, right in our section of the Milky Way Galaxy. It is also…
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