Finally! Astronomers Find the Missing Link Between Stellar and Supermassive Black Holes
While black holes are known as the most destructive objects in the universe, their evolution is largely shrouded in mystery.…
Watch an Inflatable Habitat Burst in Super Slo-Mo
Ae inflatable habitats the future of human space exploration? This is what the space-tech company, Sierra Space, hopes to achieve…
The Properties of 1.2 Million Solar System Objects Are Now Contained In A Machine-Readable Database
Academic research on solar system objects has increased dramatically over the last twenty years. However, information on most of the…
Evolutionary Biology: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had the incredible opportunity of exploring various scientific fields, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar…
Moon and Mars cave exploration could be easier with ReachBot
How will future robotic explorers navigate the difficult subterranean environments of caves and lava tubes on the Moon and Mars?…
Astronauts’ Muscle Loss Mimics Age-Related Muscle Loss
One of the hazards astronauts must contend with is muscle loss. The more time they spend in a microgravity environment,…
We Might Find Life Just Under the Surface on Europa
What does it take to have life at another world? Astrobiologists say you need water, warmth, and something for life…
Taking a High-Resolution Ultraviolet Image of the Sun’s Corona Will Require VISORS
Sometimes, brainstorming does work. In 2019, America's National Science Foundation (NSF) held the CubeSat Ideas Lab, a shindig that brought…
What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?
What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely…
Having Trouble Traversing the Sands of Mars? A Lizard Robot Might Help
Mars exploration vehicles typically have wheels, allowing them to traverse some challenging terrain on the Red Planet. However, eventually, their…