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Looking for global warming on other planets may reveal evidence of alien life
June 25, 2024
Could aliens be changing their planet's climate in the same way we are? If so, scientists believe it could make finding intelligent life much easier than we thought.
NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers mysterious boulder on Mars
June 20, 2024
PASADENA, Calif. — In its quest to unravel the mysteries of Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover has stumbled upon an intriguing find: a peculiar, light-colored boulder that stands out among the darker rocks surrounding it. The speckled rock, affectionately nicknamed “Atoko Point” by the mission's science team, measures 18 inches wide…
Bombshell study rewrites history of Jupiter's iconic ‘Great Red Spot'
June 19, 2024
WASHINGTON — For nearly 400 years, the swirling red vortex known as Jupiter's Great Red Spot has captured the attention and imagination of astronomers. But surprising new research suggests this planetary icon is actually not the same one described by Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini. A detailed analysis of historical…
Sleeping giant: Astronomers witness black hole's spectacular awakening in real time
June 19, 2024
A previously unremarkable galaxy suddenly started shining brighter than ever before, believed to be the result of its massive central black hole waking up from a deep slumber.
Unpredictable space weather could create perfect storm to stymie NASA moon missions in 2026
June 15, 2024
Article written by Lulu Zhao, University of Michigan NASA has set its sights on the Moon, aiming to send astronauts back to the lunar surface by 2026 and establish a long-term presence there by the 2030s. But the Moon isn’t exactly a habitable place for people. Cosmic rays from distant…
