Could a Cosmic Collision Make the Moon a Shooting Star?
Astronomers have recalculated the path of asteroid 2024 YR4, suggesting it could potentially collide with the Moon in 2032, not Earth. The asteroid measures between 130 to 300 feet, and…
The Fastest Couple in the Galaxy: Star and Planet Zip Through the Milky Way
Astronomers have potentially detected a high-velocity system in the Milky Way, possibly comprising a tiny star and a massive exoplanet traveling at 1.2 million miles per hour. This celestial pair…
Mars Reveals Enchanting Night-Shining Clouds: A Twilight Spectacle
Twilight clouds, known as noctilucent clouds, create a celestial display on Mars, glowing with vibrant hues after sunset. Observed by NASA’s Curiosity rover from Gale Crater, these clouds primarily consist…
Mystic Cosmic Illusion: Euclid Telescope Unveils An Elusive Einstein Ring
The Euclid telescope, operated by the European Space Agency, has discovered an Einstein ring, demonstrating the phenomenon of gravitational lensing. Located 590 million light-years away, the well-studied galaxy NGC 6505…
Shocking Discovery: Earth’s Core Is Changing Right Under Our Feet
The Earth’s inner core is undergoing significant changes, influencing seismic activity and potentially the length of our days. Researchers found that the inner core experiences viscous deformation, reshaping in response…
Revolutionary Fuel Unleashed: Can It Transform Space Travel?
New fuel developed by General Atomics withstands extreme temperatures up to 4,940°F. Successful tests showed the fuel’s integrity at temperatures reaching 3,000 Kelvin. This breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency…
Is Earth at Risk? Rising Chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impacting in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2.3% collision risk with Earth on December 22, 2032. This risk has nearly doubled from earlier assessments. Tracking efforts are ongoing with ground-based telescopes until…
Scientists Uncover the 68-Million-Year-Old Secret of an Ancient Bird that Survived the Dinosaur Extinction
The discovery of Vegavis iaai represents the oldest known modern bird, dating back 68 million years. This fossil was found in Antarctica and offers insights into the diversity of avian…
Discover How a Meteorite Impact Carved Massive Moon Canyons in Just Minutes
An asteroid 15 miles wide impacted the moon 3.8 billion years ago, releasing energy 130 times greater than all nuclear weapons combined. This event created two significant canyons, Vallis Planck…
Asteroid Threat: Should We Really Be Worried About 2024 YR4?
The asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 1.3% risk of collision with Earth, but experts emphasize that the odds are nearly 99% in our favor. With a size between 40 and…