Potentially hazardous asteroid discovered lurking between Earth and Venus
These NEAs are part of an elusive population that lurks inside the orbits of Earth and Venus. One of the asteroids is the largest object.
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Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2022
You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
A new citizen science project allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 21, 2022
Scientists discover how the Earth and moon formed
Scientists use modern rocks, moon samples and meteorites to figure out when and how the Earth and moon formed and what they had looked like.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 1, 2022
New method to map the surface of the moon increases accuracy to unprecedented levels
The surface of the moon and rocky planets, Mars in particular, are of huge interest to anyone trying to explore our solar system.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 22, 2022
Compact, massive triple star system detected for the first time
The star system consists of a binary set of stars – two stars that orbit one another and then one, more massive star orbiting the binary.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 27, 2022
Astronomers discover a multiplanet system very close to Earth
MIT astronomers have discovered two terrestrial, Earth-sized, planets that lie just 10 parsecs, or about 33 light-years, from Earth.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 12, 2022
What happened before, during and after solar system formation?
Samples returned from the Hayabusa2 mission provides invaluable insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 29, 2022
New theory solves the mystery of how our solar system evolved
Researchers at MSU, China and France have unveiled a new theory that could help solve a galactic mystery of how our solar system evolved.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 22, 2022
Scientists urge NASA to probe Uranus and search for life on Saturn's moon
NASA's priority should be the Enceladus Orbilander - a mission to search for evidence of life on Enceladus, Saturn's sixth-largest moon.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 31, 2022
Mammoth ice volcanoes found on Pluto
Ice volcanoes emit a "thicker, slushy mix of ice and water, or perhaps a solid flow like glaciers" rather than lava.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20, 2022
New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system
Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water and our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 13, 2022
Scientists believe an Earth size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
A team of space scientists has published a paper suggesting that there may be an Earth or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 12, 2021
A young, sun-like star may hold warnings for life on Earth
Astronomers spying on a stellar system located dozens of lightyears from Earth have, for the first time, observed a troubling fireworks show
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9, 2021
Hunting for alien planets with a new solar telescope
Thousands of alien worlds are known to orbit stars beyond our solar system. And many more worlds, possibly harboring life.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 8, 2021
An Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
A team of space scientists suggest that there may be an Earth- or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 7, 2021
Rocky planets orbiting nearby stars contain rocks not found anywhere in our Solar System
Studying the atmospheres of white dwarfs that have been “polluted” by such debris, researchers have identified exotic rock types.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 7, 2021
A small telescope past Saturn could solve mysteries of the universe
Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. Imagine a telescope in the outer system.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 30, 2021
A Mars colony could be a hydrogen factory, providing propellant for the inner solar system
Mars is a potential source of what is sure to be one of the most valuable elements in the space economy—hydrogen.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 28, 2021
Scientists measure the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away
Researchers from Chile directly measure the amount of both water and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of a planet in another solar system.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 26, 2021
Astronomers discover infant planet
One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star has been discovered by an international team of scientists.
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