Combination of cosmic processes shapes the size and location of sub-Neptunes
A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study led by researchers…
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Launching Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 to Explore Cosmic Evolution
NASA’s latest infrared space telescope, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), is set for launch on 28th February. The mission, valued at…
New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators
Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves — found throughout the universe — are able to accelerate particles to extreme speeds. These shock waves are…
Five Dwarf Galaxies Found in a Rare Alignment, Challenges Current Cosmic Models
Astronomers have identified a rare phenomenon involving five dwarf galaxies positioned in a near-linear arrangement, resembling a cosmic string of pearls. Located approximately 117 million light-years from Earth, these galaxies…
The carbon in our bodies probably left the galaxy and came back on cosmic ‘conveyer belt’
Life on Earth could not exist without carbon. But carbon itself could not exist without stars. Nearly all elements except hydrogen and helium — including carbon, oxygen and iron —…
Organic Molecules in Space: A Key to Understanding Life’s Cosmic Origins
As researchers delve into the cosmos, organic molecules—the building blocks of life—emerge as a recurring theme, hinting at answers to some of science’s most profound questions. Recent studies, including data…
Underwater Neutrino Telescopes Installed in Mediterranean to Study Cosmic Mysteries
Efforts are underway in the Mediterranean Sea to install the underwater neutrino telescope known as KM3NeT, as reported by various sources. The telescopes are designed to detect high-energy neutrinos, subatomic…
Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals
A study published in Astrobiology on November 13 has revealed the challenges posed by cosmic radiation in preserving potential traces of life on Mars. Researchers simulated the effects of cosmic…
Arecibo Observatory Data Helps SETI Uncover Secrets of Pulsar Signals and Cosmic Distortions
Years after the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory, its extensive datasets remain instrumental in advancing astronomical research. In a study led by Sofia Sheikh from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence…
Researchers Propose Evidence of Primordial Black Holes in Cosmic Objects and Earthly Materials
A study led by the University at Buffalo has proposed that evidence of primordial black holes (PBHs), formed in the early universe, could be found in both cosmic and terrestrial…