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Unlocking Cosmic Mysteries: Scientists Develop Innovative New Method To Probe Dark Matter

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:26:40 +0000

Dark matter is fundamental to our understanding of the Universe, yet its exact nature remains a mystery. Uncovering the identity of dark matter is a...

“Unusually Massive” – Astronomers Discover a Planet That Shouldn’t Exist

Penn State — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:39:06 +0000

Researchers at Penn State have discovered an unusually massive planet, LHS 3154b, orbiting an ultracool dwarf star. This finding, contradicting current theories, prompts a reassessment...

Jupiter’s Surprising Atmospheric Discovery: Webb Reveals Intense 3,000-Mile-Wide Jet Stream

Robert Sanders, University of California - Berkeley — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:53:51 +0000

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a high-speed jet stream in Jupiter’s atmosphere, moving at 320 miles per hour and situated 15 to 30...

NASA’s SunRISE Mission: Six Mini-Satellites Set To Illuminate Solar Mysteries

Jet Propulsion Laboratory — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:19:56 +0000

The satellites are part of the agency’s SunRISE mission, which will study the physics behind explosions that the Sun generates. Most NASA missions feature one...

Cosmic Antiquity: The Ancient Stars of NGC 2210 Exposed by Hubble

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:19:44 +0000

NGC 2210 in the Large Magellanic Cloud is a notable globular cluster around 11.6 billion years old, offering insights into the age and formation of...

Webb Captures Mysterious Reappearance of a Ghostly Object – “This Thing Is a Real Monster!”

University of Texas at Austin — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:09:04 +0000

The James Webb Space Telescope’s discovery of AzTECC71, a dusty star-forming galaxy from the early universe, challenges previous assumptions about galaxy prevalence and composition, offering...

“Teenage Galaxies” Unveiled: Webb Space Telescope’s Remarkable Glimpse Into the Early Universe

Carnegie Institution for Science — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:39:56 +0000

Studying “teenage galaxies” from the ancient universe can teach scientists about how these massive systems of stars mature and evolve. Galaxies that formed just 2...

Hubble’s Spectacular Comeback: 30 Years of Stellar Clarity

NASA — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:22:50 +0000

The 1993 space shuttle Endeavour mission successfully repaired the Hubble Space Telescope, correcting its flawed vision and marking a significant achievement for NASA. This mission...

Cosmic Rhythms: Strange Discovery of a Six-Planet System in Perfect Harmony

University of Chicago — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:03:17 +0000

Study led by University of Chicago astronomer Rafael Luque may tell us about how planets form. Scientists have discovered a rare sight in a nearby...

Cosmic Cartography Mission: NASA’s IMAP To Set Sail for Interstellar Mapping

Desiree Apodaca, NASA — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:33:16 +0000

IMAP, set for launch in late April to May 2025, marks a key phase in space exploration, focusing on mapping solar wind interactions and the...

Hubble’s Hiccup: Gyro Issue Causes NASA To Suspend Telescope Operations

NASA — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:43:26 +0000

NASA is troubleshooting Hubble’s gyro issue to resume its science operations, ensuring its continued astronomical discoveries alongside telescopes like the James Webb. NASA is working...

Cosmic Cannonballs: Unraveling the Mystery of a Pulsar’s Bizarre Brightness Shifts

ESO — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:32:22 +0000

An extensive astronomical study involving 12 telescopes both on the ground and in space, including three European Southern Observatory (ESO) facilities, astronomers have uncovered the...

Watch Live: Historic Launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s First Satellite

European Space Agency (ESA) — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:50:40 +0000

Watch the live launch broadcast of Ireland’s first satellite EIRSAT-1 on ESA Web TV Channel 2 and ESA YouTube, currently scheduled for December 1. Coverage...

Webb’s Galactic Surprise: Reveals Rocky Planet Secrets in Cosmic Extremes

Space Telescope Science Institute — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:40:48 +0000

Astronomers find a range of molecules that are among the building blocks for rocky planets. Space is a harsh environment, but some areas are even...

Cosmic Choreography: Unraveling the 6-Planet Resonance Mystery

Pat Brennan, NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:18:40 +0000

Researchers led by Rafael Luque discovered six planets in a rare gravitational resonance around a smaller, cooler star. This unique arrangement, stable since the system’s...

New Astrophysics Model Unveils the Secrets of Long Gamma-Ray Bursts

Simons Foundation — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:53:45 +0000

Using state-of-the-art computer simulations, astrophysicists at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues have sharpened our picture of how black holes may generate some of the...

NASA’s Antarctic Airships: Scientific Voyages Above the Ice

Olivia F. Littleton, NASA — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:44:03 +0000

NASA’s Antarctic Long Duration Balloon Campaign includes the GUSTO mission to map the Milky Way and other missions for cosmic ray measurement and technology testing....

Extragalactic Surprise: First-Ever Circumstellar Disc Discovered Beyond the Milky Way

Durham University — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:43:59 +0000

A groundbreaking discovery by astronomers reveals a rotating disk around a high-mass star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, offering new insights into star formation in...

Hubble’s Big Reveal: Unearthing the Secrets of a Nearby Earth-Sized World

Space Telescope Science Institute — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:48:22 +0000

Hubble Telescope confirms the size of Earth-like exoplanet LTT 1445Ac, offering new insights into its composition and the potential for further atmospheric study. Lots of...

A Cosmic First: Astronomers Uncover a Planet-Forming Disc in Another Galaxy

European Southern Observatory (ESO) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:58 +0000

Using the ALMA telescope, astronomers have detected a disc forming around a young star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, marking the first discovery of its...

Extraterrestrial Life: Alien Haze Reveals Secrets of Distant Watery Exoplanets

Johns Hopkins University — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:17:11 +0000

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in simulating hazy conditions on water-rich exoplanets, offering new insights into the challenges of observing these distant worlds in...

Cosmic Enigma Solved? Extreme Stars May Hold the Key to Mysterious Radio Bursts

Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:20:03 +0000

A universal relation for pulsars, magnetars, and potentially fast radio bursts. An international research team led by Michael Kramer and Kuo Liu from the Max...

Strange Chemistry: Webb Reveals “Teenage Galaxies” Are Unusually Hot, Glowing With Unexpected Elements

Northwestern University — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:31:24 +0000

JWST unexpectedly reveals nickel and oxygen, which are typically difficult to observe. Similar to human teenagers, teenage galaxies are awkward, experience growth spurts and enjoy...

Cosmic Deception: Unraveling the Secrets of Abell 3192

ESA/Hubble — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:32:20 +0000

Abell 3192, captured by Hubble, is a complex of two galaxy clusters in Eridanus, exhibiting a gravitational lens effect due to their immense mass. This...