New study sheds light on origins of life on Earth
Researchers discovered the structures of proteins that may be responsible for the origins of life in the primordial soup of ancient Earth.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
An astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
1,000-light-year wide bubble surrounding Earth is source of all nearby, young stars
The Earth sits in a 1,000-light-year-wide void surrounded by thousands of young stars — but how did those stars form?
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Remarkable link between the number of supernovae and life on Earth discovered
Evidence demonstrates a close connection between the fraction of organic matter buried in sediments and changes in supernovae occurrence.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2021
Largest collection of free-floating planets found in the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered at least 70 new free-floating planets — planets that wander through space without a parent star.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 21, 2021
Advanced analysis of Apollo sample illuminates Moon’s evolution
Sophisticated analysis of a rock sample taken from the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission revealed new information.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021
16-year long experiment challenges Einstein’s theory of general relativity
Researchers have helped conduct a 16-year long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of general relativity.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 12, 2021
Is Europe entering a golden age of astronomy?
Groundbreaking discoveries about gravitational waves, black holes, cosmic rays, neutrinos and other areas may soon become more frequent.
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
Dec 9, 2021
Researchers have identified the reason why Mars has no liquid water on its surface
Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2021
Newly discovered black hole could redefine our understanding of how all galaxies evolve
Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive black hole at the heart of one of the Milky Way’s dwarf satellite galaxies, called Leo I.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
Study suggests Sun is likely source of the Earth's water
Researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth's water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
Killer asteroids abound. NASA is ready to do something about it
A chunk of rock and iron, which was 60 feet across, served as a violent reminder that Earth, bombarded daily with tons of space-going debris
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2021
Scientists fling model stars at a virtual black hole to see who survives
Watch as eight stars skirt a black hole 1 million times the mass of the Sun in these supercomputer simulations.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021
NASA to deflect asteroid in first-ever test of 'planetary defense'
NASA plans to crash a spacecraft traveling at a speed of 15,000 miles per hour into an asteroid next year to test 'planetary defense'.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 22, 2021
Cosmic dust may be key source of phosphorus for life on Earth
When Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, any phosphorus that was present likely sank into the molten core due to the element's properties.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2021
Carbon dioxide “traps” on the Moon could be used to make fuel and grow plants
A cold trap refers to a pocket on the surface of a solid body in which volatile gases can accrue and remain still for long periods of time.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2021
Black hole found hiding in star cluster outside our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a small black hole outside the Milky Way by looking at how it influences the motion of a star in its vicinity.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2021
Near-earth asteroid might be a lost fragment of the moon
A near-Earth asteroid named Kamo`oalewa could be a fragment of our moon, according to a new paper. Kamo`oalewa is a quasi-satellite.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021
'Eggshell Planets' -- Earth-like exoplanets orbiting distant stars
Planets known as eggshell planets, which orbit distant stars, have ultra-thin crusts too thin to sustain tectonics and are hostile to life.
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