Meteorite From Lost Solar System World Found in Sahara
A meteorite discovered in the Sahara desert could be the first evidence of a lost planet from the early solar system, offering unprecedented insights into planetary formation.
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Orbital ‘Airbag’ Could Deflect Devastating Solar Storms
A radical proposal to shield Earth from solar storms using an orbital ‘airbag’—a magnetic bubble at L1—could prevent trillions in damage. Scientists detail the plan.
After 20-Year Hunt, Scientists Pinpoint Radio Signals to a ‘Vampire Star’
After a 20-year search, astronomers have traced mysterious radio pulses to a ‘vampire’ white dwarf draining its companion star. The discovery rewrites stellar death.
NASA’s Moon Base Takes Shape: Rovers, Landers & Drones
NASA’s Artemis Moon base is becoming reality with new rovers, landers, and drones. Discover how these technologies will transform lunar exploration and pave the way for Mars.
Sun Unleashes Three Colossal Solar Flares in 24 Hours, Northern Lights Forecast Soars
Three massive solar flares erupted from the Sun in under 24 hours, boosting aurora chances. Here’s how to see the northern lights at lower latitudes.
NASA Declares Mars MAVEN Spacecraft Dead After Six Months of Silence
After six months of radio silence, NASA declares its Mars MAVEN spacecraft officially dead. The orbiter unlocked secrets of Mars’ atmosphere loss but succumbed to a star tracker failure.
Two Supermassive Black Holes Imaged Together for First Time
Astronomers capture the first direct image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in galaxy 0402+379, 4.4 billion light-years away.
Trebuchet Eruption: Solar Plasma Cannon in 304 Angstroms
The SDO captured a dramatic solar eruption in the 304 Å filter, nicknamed the Trebuchet. Learn how this plasma cannon event impacts space weather and our technology.
How a Backyard Astronomer Just Revolutionized SETI
An amateur astronomer using a homemade radio telescope detected a candidate SETI signal from Barnard’s Star. Could backyard science find E.T.?
Alien Worlds with Magnetic Shields: A Cosmic Breakthrough
Astronomers detect magnetic fields on exoplanets in the TRAPPIST-1 system for the first time. This breakthrough reshapes the search for alien life and habitable worlds.
Blue Origin Sets Aggressive Return-to-Flight Timeline After Propellant Farm Assessment
Blue Origin announces aggressive return-to-flight timeline for New Glenn after declaring propellant farm in good shape. Analysis of ground systems readiness and competitive pressures.
NASA’s X-59: The Quiet Supersonic Jet Ready to Break the Sound Barrier
NASA’s X-59 QueSST is set to fly faster than sound for the first time, aiming to turn sonic booms into quiet thumps and revolutionize supersonic travel.