Tag: Space Exploration

nanotubes. The flames produced by this combustion process are visible because they emit light in the visible spectrum. However, flames can also emit light in the ultraviolet and infrared spectra, which are invisible to...

Stargazers across the UK are in for a celestial treat as the Perseid meteor shower, considered the "best meteor shower of the year," is expected to peak on the night of August 12, continuing...

In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust from stars. Our solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud. Most dust grains were destroyed during this formation. The dark...

NASA officials announced that two US astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who embarked on an eight-day mission in June, might be stranded on the International Space Station until 2025 if their Boeing Starliner...

A new discovery by the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has revealed 352 asteroids in the solar system that are likely accompanied by their own orbiting moons. These systems, known as "binary asteroids," provide...

The Alien movie franchise has captivated audiences for decades with its blend of horror and science fiction. One of the most iconic elements of the series is the impressive spaceships that play a crucial...

Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics sheds light on the mystery behind these...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have made a surprising discovery near a supermassive black hole. The team found a "shock" feature caused by collisions with high-speed gas jets, rather than the...

NASA has been conducting experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) for years, and the results have been fascinating. From artificial retinas to aging mice, the research conducted in the microgravity environment of space...

The Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for its iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, has recently made a surprising announcement. The kitchen that once served astronomers with elegant sit-down meals during their observing runs has...

This week, from August 5th to August 11th, there are some exciting events happening in the night sky that you can enjoy with just your eyes. While a telescope or binoculars can help you...

From an aurora dancing in the sky to a whale sailing across the sun, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlisted images for 2024 are truly captivating. These stunning photographs showcase the beauty and...

Photographer Benedek Lampert has taken toy photography to a whole new level with his incredible Lego creations, particularly his NASA Artemis Space Launch System set. By using clever photography techniques and lighting, Lampert has...

With numerous species facing extinction, an international team of researchers led by Mary Hagedorn of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has proposed a unique solution to protect biodiversity: a lunar biorepository....

Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind the moon's thin atmosphere, thanks to the analysis of lunar samples brought back by the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 70s. The atmosphere on the moon...

Ancient Stars Near Sun: Uncovering Milky Way's Early HistoryA recent study has revealed that ancient stars, located surprisingly close to our sun, formed less than a billion years after the Big Bang. This discovery...

Boeing's recent Starliner launch was supposed to be a shining moment for the aerospace company, proving that it could safely transport astronauts to space and back. The launch was successful, but technical issues have...

Researchers have discovered that the moon's atmosphere is formed by meteorites bombarding its surface over billions of years. This revelation came after analyzing old moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions using new technology....

Kohoutek 3-46, a planetary nebula, was recently captured by the Gemini North telescope. This cosmic butterfly is located 7,200 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus and was shared with the public on July 24,...

SpaceX achieved another milestone on Sunday as they successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites lifted off at 3:24 a.m. EDT...

Flying into space is a dream for many, but it also poses significant risks and challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining good health. One of the key issues that astronauts face is muscle...

On July 20, 1969, during the historic Apollo 11 mission, astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong deployed a passive seismometer on the moon's surface to detect vibrations and moonquakes. This device successfully transmitted data...

Palomar Observatory, located in Southern California, is bidding farewell to a long-standing tradition of serving elegant sit-down meals to astronomers during their observing runs. The California Institute of Technology, which owns and operates the...