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The five most impressive geological structures in the solar system

When we talk about amazing geological features, we often limit ourselves to those on Earth. But for geologists, there are so many structures on other worlds that can excite and inspire, and that can put processes on our own planet into perspective.

August 26, 2021 Read more

New class of habitable exoplanets represent a big step forward in the search for life

A new class of exoplanet very different to our own, but which could support life, has been identified by astronomers, which could greatly accelerate the search for life outside our Solar System.

August 26, 2021 Read more

Cosmic rays may be key to understanding galactic dynamics

Speedy cosmic rays, originating from supernova remnants and pulsars, likely impact galactic dynamics and star formation far more than previously known.

August 24, 2021 Read more

Unveiling a century-old mystery: Where the Milky Way's cosmic rays come from

Astronomers have succeeded for the first time in quantifying the proton and electron components of cosmic rays in a supernova remnant. At least 70% of the very-high-energy gamma rays emitted from cosmic rays are due to relativistic protons, according to the novel imaging analysis of radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation.

August 24, 2021 Read more

Solar System's fastest-orbiting asteroid discovered

Unusual asteroid could help scientists understand the forces that shaped our Solar System's architecture.

August 23, 2021 Read more

Never-before-seen radio waves detected from nearby stars and distant galaxies

Scientists have measured thousands of nearby stars and far away galaxies that have never been identified before at radio wavelengths, while studying a galactic body that neighbours our own Milky Way galaxy - the Large Magellanic Cloud.

August 19, 2021 Read more

Nearby star-forming region yields clues to the formation of our solar system

The Ophiuchus star-forming complex offers an analog for the formation of the solar system, including the sources of elements found in primitive meteorites.

August 16, 2021 Read more

Growing crops on Mars? Probably not under the naked sun

Scientists have been investigating for some time now the effect of cosmic radiation on Martian surface on plant growth. This revealed that, just like humans, plants also need to be protected from the cosmic radiation.

August 13, 2021 Read more

Magnetic patterns hidden in meteorites reveal early Solar System dynamics

Researchers have developed a novel technique to investigate the dynamics of the early Solar System by analyzing magnetites in meteorites utilizing the wave nature of electrons.

August 10, 2021 Read more

'Cool' kids in the cosmos may not be so unique

Stars scattered throughout the cosmos look different, but they may be more alike than once thought.

August 9, 2021 Read more

Solving solar puzzle could help save Earth from planet-wide blackouts

Understanding the Sun's magnetic dynamo could help predict solar weather.

August 5, 2021 Read more

Model describes nearby star which resembles ours in its youth

The work allows scientists to better understand what our Sun may have been like when it was young, and how it may have shaped the atmosphere of our planet and the development of life on Earth.

August 5, 2021 Read more

New study sheds light on the mysterious dimming of Betelgeuse

A new study sheds light on the nature of the mysterious dimming of Betelgeuse.

August 5, 2021 Read more

Space scientists reveal secret behind Jupiter's 'energy crisis'

Astronomers have created the most-detailed yet global map of the gas giant's upper atmosphere, confirming for the first time that Jupiter's powerful aurorae are responsible for delivering planet-wide heating.

August 4, 2021 Read more

Clay, not water, likely source of Mars 'lakes'

A new study appears to show that for the first time another material - a form of clay called smectites - is being attributed to the bright radar reflections that many scientists have for years believed to be water.

August 4, 2021 Read more

Microwave-powered rocket propulsion gets a boost

Researchers explore the possibility of launching rockets using a high-power beam of microwave radiation.

August 3, 2021 Read more

First detection of light echoes from behind a black hole

Light cannot escape from a black hole, but for the first time ever, researchers have observed light from behind a black hole - a scenario that was predicted by Einstein's theory of General Relativity but never confirmed, until now.

July 29, 2021 Read more

Scientists capture most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date

Scientists have published a new, detailed radio image of the Andromeda galaxy - the Milky Way's sister galaxy - which will allow them to identify and study the regions of Andromeda where new stars are born.

July 28, 2021 Read more