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Using data from NASA’s Magellan mission, scientists have discovered direct geological evidence of ongoing volcanic activity on the surface of Venus. The study, led by Davide Sulcanese of d’Annunzio University in Pescara, Italy, analyzed lava flows observed in two locations on the planet, revealing that the volcanic activity on Venus could be comparable to that […]

## Two New Exoplanets Discovered: One Rocky and One Puffy Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets, one rocky and one puffy, adding to the growing list of worlds beyond our solar system. The first, SPECULOOS-3b, is an Earth-sized planet orbiting a tiny, ultracool dwarf star about 55 light-years away. This exoplanet likely has a rocky […]

Scientists studying samples collected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) asteroid explorer Hayabusa2 have made an exciting discovery about the effects of space weathering on asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Using a technique called electron holography, the team examined the magnetic properties of the samples to gain insights into the magnetic field in the early solar […]

In just a few months, a groundbreaking scientific mission will take place that could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth. The Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch later this year, aims to explore one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa, and investigate the possibility of a subsurface ocean and […]

On April 8, 2045, skywatchers across the continental United States will witness a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse since 2017 and the last until August 12, 2045. During totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, […]

Astronomers from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). Through their observations of Sgr A* in polarized light, the team has found strong and organized magnetic fields spiraling around the black hole. This finding not only […]

On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully deflected the 170-meter-wide asteroid Dimorphos, proving the effectiveness of asteroid deflection tactics. However, a new study by a group of scientists reveals that the impact not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit but also significantly changed its shape. Before the collision, Dimorphos was known to […]

A team of scientists funded by NASA has made a remarkable discovery – long-lasting radio signals emanating from sunspots. Sunspots are regions on the Sun’s surface where the magnetic field is incredibly strong, causing a decrease in surface temperatures and atmospheric pressure. This creates dark spots on the solar surface. The team’s findings demonstrate that […]

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Jupiter’s moon Europa has long fascinated scientists, as it’s believed to have a subsurface salty ocean that could potentially support extraterrestrial life. In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has directly measured the rate of oxygen production on Europa’s surface for the first time. The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, reveal that previous […]