Artist’s impression, frozen world with sub-surface ocean Lujendra Ojha Recent scientific research, published today, suggests that the presence of exoplanets with liquid water is more abundant than previously believed. This exciting finding significantly increases the likelihood of life existing in other parts of the galaxy, according to the authors. Dr. Lujendra Ojha, the lead researcher …
On Friday, July 7th, Venus will reach its peak brightness, marking the end of its reign as the brightest object in the night sky for 2023. Getty If you’ve ever gazed at the night sky, you’re well aware of Venus’s brilliance. However, its prominence is about to diminish as we enter mid-August, when it will …
Artist rendering of the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory near the Sun, created on March 24, 2021. … [+] (Illustration by Adrian Mann/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images An X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on, appropriately, Sunday. The blast of highly charged electromagnetic energy peaked at 7:14 p.m. EDT, traveling …
This week marks the occurrence of 2023’s first “supermoon,” captured here in Lancelin, … [+]Australia Getty Images Every Monday, I curate the most exciting celestial events in the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. However, make sure tocheck my main feed for more detailed articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, and more. The Night …
The first-ever observation of the Milky Way galaxy using neutrino particles has been made possible by data collected by an observatory in Antarctica. Unlike previous observations that relied on different wavelengths of light, this new view provides researchers with a fresh perspective on the cosmos. Neutrinos are believed to be emitted when high-energy cosmic rays …
Blue Marble image of Earth as taken by Apollo 17 in 1972. NASA When viewed from space, Earth appears as a breathtaking paradise with its deep ocean blues and vibrant green vegetation covering every continent, even Antarctica. However, is it possible that our perception of an Earthlike planet automatically having oxygen-producing plant life is biased? …
A magnificent supermoon, commonly known as the “Buck Moon,” was captured on camera in Taarbaek, Denmark on July 14, 2022 while a deer grazed nearby. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Prepare to witness the first of four extraordinary supermoons set to grace our skies next week. It promises to be a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. The …
A man watches the Perseid meteor shower on the Pamir Plateau on August 13, 2021 in Xinjiang Uygur … [+] Autonomous Region of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images From June to September, stargazing in the northern hemisphere can be quite challenging, especially in higher latitudes where it remains light …
A visually stunning representation of global data visualization, created using digital generation techniques. getty Rocks and minerals play a crucial role in the development of civilizations, providing essential raw materials. In the context of a technological society, minerals, especially those containing rare elements, are highly sought after. Traditionally, mineral discoveries have been made through a …
The water in Earth’s oceans may have originated from asteroid impacts. getty Salt crystals, which only form in the presence of liquid water, have been discovered on an asteroid sample brought back to Earth by a Japanese mission. Published today in Nature Astronomy, this new research provides evidence supporting the theory that all of Earth’s …