New research reveals how water-rich sub-Neptunes can form in close orbits, challenging traditional views on planetary development. Discover the groundbreaking experiments that provide insights into the water production process on these distant worlds!
An MIT team has discovered a chemical signature in ancient rocks that suggests remnants of the proto Earth survived the planet's violent history. This groundbreaking finding challenges long-held beliefs about Earth's origins.
A groundbreaking study on rogue planet SIMP-0136 reveals how its auroras and atmospheric composition could reshape our understanding of planetary evolution. Discover the surprising findings that challenge traditional models!
A groundbreaking study reveals that liquid water flowed on the asteroid Ryugu over a billion years after its formation, changing our understanding of planetary development and the origins of Earth's water.
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.