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NASA is on the lookout for individuals willing to experience life on Mars through a simulated mission within a controlled environment on Earth. This initiative is a part of NASA’s effort to prepare for future Martian exploration under the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) program. The second in a series of three terrestrial missions, this particular simulation is …

Scientists are on an intriguing mission to uncover a possible ninth planet in our Solar System, hinted at by the peculiar behavior of distant celestial objects beyond Pluto. These objects appear to be influenced by an unseen gravitational force, suggesting the presence of another planet. This potential discovery could significantly enhance our understanding of the Solar System’s composition, its origins, …

Scientists have discovered that stars beyond our Sun could significantly influence the orbital paths of planets within our solar system, including Earth, potentially altering their climates. Research indicates that the gravitational forces exerted by passing stars could shift Earth’s orbit, leading to dramatic climate changes. Such orbital adjustments have occurred in the past, with one event millions of years ago …

Astronomers have identified the most luminous object known in the universe: a voracious black hole that consumes a sun-sized amount of gas daily. This discovery was made by researchers at the Australian National University using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. The quasar, which is the celestial phenomenon in question, has a mass equivalent to 17 billion Suns and …

A recent study, featured in the journal Nature, introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the origins of life on Earth, proposing that life’s cradle may have been carbonate-rich lakes on volcanic terrains, not the primordial oceans as previously thought. This hypothesis is inspired by the unique environment of Last Chance Lake, a shallow, saline water body nestled on volcanic rock in …

Astroscale Japan announced on Monday the launch of a pioneering mission aimed at addressing the escalating issue of space debris orbiting Earth. The initiative, known as the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), focuses on approaching, inspecting, and potentially clearing away remnants of space activities, starting with a defunct H2A rocket part launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) …

Researchers have discovered significant anomalies, known as “glitches,” in a magnetar—a highly magnetic variant of a neutron star situated near the Milky Way’s core. These glitches have unexpectedly accelerated the star’s rotation speed. These sudden accelerations, followed by a deceleration, could shed light on the mysterious interiors of magnetars. Understanding these processes is crucial for unraveling how magnetars generate Fast …

A groundbreaking study has introduced the idea that massive planets such as Jupiter might have originated not as the spherical bodies we see today but as flattened disks, situated far from their central stars. Astronomers have found thousands of exoplanets beyond our Solar System, yet the precise process of their formation remains a puzzle. This recent research utilized computer simulations …