Young Exoplanet Spotted Shedding Atmosphere Under Stellar Radiation
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, together with data from the Hubble Space Telescope, has revealed a “baby” exoplanet rapidly losing its…
Tag: Exoplanets
Scientists Say Dark Matter Could Turn Failed Stars Into ‘Dark Dwarfs’
Astronomers now propose that “failed stars” known as brown dwarfs could be powered by dark matter. Dark matter makes up…
Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
The search for extraterrestrial life continues, with Mars remaining a primary focus due to its geological features and past evidence…
New Polar Cataclysmic Variable Identified by Astronomers: What You Need to Know
A new cataclysmic variable system of the polar subclass has been identified by astronomers using the ROentgen SATellite (ROSAT). The…
Scientists Observe Rare Plastic Ice, A Hybrid Form of Ice and Water, Under Extreme Pressure and Heat
A rare phase of ice, believed to exist deep within icy exoplanets and moons, has been observed in laboratory conditions…
Newly Confirmed Super-Earth HD 20794 d May Support Life in Habitable Zone
A super-Earth has been confirmed in the habitable zone of a nearby star, raising possibilities for future studies on potentially…
JWST Unveils HH 30’s Protoplanetary Disk, Showing Dust Grains and Jets
A striking image of a young star surrounded by a dense disk of dust and gas has been captured by…
NASA Scientists, Engineers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
President Biden has named 19 researchers who contribute to NASA’s mission as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for…
NASA Scientists, Engineers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
President Biden has named 19 researchers who contribute to NASA’s mission as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for…