Month: March 2024

A distant and scorching exoplanet, known as WASP-12b, is hurtling towards its demise in a fiery crash with its parent star, according to new research. Astronomers have long predicted the…

Can a planet with scorching temperatures of up to 7,200 degrees Fahrenheit be considered an ocean world? The case of TOI-270 d has sparked a debate among researchers. Initial studies…

The development and potential deployment of space-based nuclear weapons have raised concerns among experts and policymakers worldwide. While the US government assures the public that these weapons would target objects…

Gas giants have long been a puzzle in our solar system, with their vast and gaseous compositions. Unlike the solid rock of Earth, standing on a gas giant like Jupiter…

Frank Herbert's Dune has mesmerized audiences with its captivating tale of the desert planet Arrakis. However, Denis Villeneuve's cinematic adaptation takes it a step further, transforming this interplanetary saga into…

A groundbreaking discovery has sent shockwaves through the scientific community as astronomers uncover evidence of a potential water world in their ongoing quest for habitable exoplanets. This stunning revelation promises…

The realm beyond our solar system has always fascinated humanity, with its vast expanse and unknown wonders. Scientists and space explorers have dedicated countless hours to understanding the local interstellar…

March 14, 2024 marks a momentous occasion in the sky, as Jupiter boldly surpasses his elder companion, Uranus. This event, known as a heliocentric conjunction, occurs when the two planets…

A team of astronomers led by Professor Paola Pinilla from University College London has recently completed an extensive survey of planet-forming discs, providing valuable new information on the complex process…

Studying the origins of the solar system has always been challenging, given that the information we have is mostly locked in ancient materials from 4.5 billion years ago. However, a…