A groundbreaking study reveals that Earth’s life-friendly atmosphere was shaped by a cosmic collision with another planet, Theia. This chance event transformed the dry, rocky proto-Earth into a haven for life within just three million years of the solar system's formation.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission reveals stunning discoveries about Asteroid Bennu, showcasing its unique mixture of ancient materials and the transformational effects of space weathering.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, on its way to the asteroid Psyche, has captured breathtaking images of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away during a recent instrument check. Discover how these images help scientists understand our solar system better!
The discovery of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, has astronomers racing to uncover its secrets before it disappears. With advanced telescopes focused on its origins and composition, this ancient traveler could change our understanding of the universe.
Astronomers have uncovered a rare Jupiter-sized exoplanet, AT2021uey b, at the edge of our galaxy using a unique method based on Einstein's predictions. This groundbreaking discovery reveals new possibilities for planetary formation in sparse regions of space.
In a historic first, the James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of TWA 7b, the smallest exoplanet ever observed, orbiting a red dwarf star. This groundbreaking discovery could change our understanding of planetary formation.
A groundbreaking discovery on asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of djerfisherite, challenging our understanding of its formation and the early solar system. This unexpected find opens new questions about primitive asteroids and their complexities.
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a strange frozen exoplanet, 14 Herculis c, 60 light-years away, challenging our understanding of planetary systems and formation.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery of unusual clouds on two young exoplanets orbiting a sun-like star. These clouds may contain iron, raising questions about planetary formation and evolution.
Discover the astonishing findings about Tylos, a gas giant exoplanet with a vaporized metal atmosphere, revealing secrets about its formation and migration in space.