Astronomy
Here’s Jupiter from Juno’s Latest Flyby
Jupiter. Most massive planet in the solar system – twice that of all the other planets combined. This giant world…
What’s the Best Way to Communicate With an Interstellar Probe When it’s Light-Years Away From Earth?
A new study by an international team of scientists addressed a major challenge with interstellar missions: how to send and…
There Could Be Carbon-Rich Exoplanets Made Of Diamonds
Scientists are getting better at understanding exoplanets. We now know that they're plentiful, and that they can even orbit dead…
Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020
Grab your telescope: when it comes to astronomy, 2020 saved the best for last, with a fine opposition of the…
A History of the Magellanic Clouds and How They Got Their Names
The Magellanic Clouds are a pair of dwarf galaxies that are bound to the Milky Way. The Milky Way is…
The Destruction of Dark Matter isn’t Causing Extra Radiation at the Core of the Milky Way
While recent studies suggest that dark matter interactions might create gamma rays, a new study of gamma rays in our…
How Much Life Would Be Required to Create the Phosphine Signal on Venus?
A Biosignature Last week, an incredible announcement was made about the search for extraterrestrial life: Phosphine gas detected in the…
Searching for Phosphorus in Other Stars
The Search for Life can be a lot messier than it sounds. The three words make a nice, tidy title,…
The Space Court Foundation is Now in Session!
The Space Court Foundation hopes to play a pivotal role in the evolving domain of space law, which is going…
James Webb Will Look for Signs of Life on Planets Orbiting Dead Stars
Can the galaxy's dead stars help us in our search for life? A group of researchers from Cornell University thinks…