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…
Tag: Planetary science
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a 2.3 Percent Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032, Says NASA
A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has been identified as a potential threat, with calculations indicating a 2.3 percent chance…
Over 1 Million Interstellar Objects Could Be Hidden in Our Solar System
A new study has suggested that over 1 million interstellar objects, each larger than the Statue of Liberty, could be…
Moon’s Geological Activity: New Evidence Suggests Surface Changes Persist
The Moon’s surface continues to undergo changes, as indicated by newly identified wrinkle ridges on its far side. Recent findings…
NASA’s Juno Detects Io’s Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
A volcanic eruption of unprecedented scale has been observed on Jupiter’s moon Io, with a massive hotspot detected in the…
New Research Suggests Mars Experienced Warm and Cold Periods Affecting Liquid Water
New research suggests that Mars underwent alternating warm and cold periods billions of years ago. These fluctuations, occurring over relatively…
New Study Finds Active Lunar Tectonics, Challenges Moon’s Dormancy
A recent analysis of lunar surface features has challenged long-standing assumptions about the moon’s geological dormancy. Findings indicate that small…
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…
More NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight
NASA continues to advance its campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before, awarding Firefly Aerospace $179 million…