In a groundbreaking achievement, the James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed carbon dioxide in the atmospheres of exoplanets, revealing insights into planetary formation and the potential for life on their moons.
A newly identified trio in the Kuiper Belt may rewrite our understanding of cosmic formation, suggesting these icy bodies formed via gravitational collapse rather than collisions. This discovery could lead to more hidden systems being uncovered.
The threat of asteroid 2024 YR4 potentially striking Earth in 2032 has astronomers on high alert. With a 2% chance of impact, NASA and ESA are closely monitoring the space rock's trajectory. Learn more about this astronomical discovery and the potential risks involved.