First detailed image of the death of a star outside the Milky Way — 2000 times larger than the Sun, 160,000 light-years away
Astronomers have for the first time made an enlarged image of a star’s death beyond the Milky Way. The Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) “saw” the supergiant WOH G64.
The Pentagon has published a new report on UFOs: 750+ objects with «anomalous» behavior, most — unidentified
The US Department of Defense has published a new report on UFOs (the term was replaced with UAP — «unidentified anomalous phenomena») with intriguing statistics.
Forget about dark matter: James Webb’s telescope didn’t find it — but it seems to have spotted an alternative
A group of astronomers, citing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), claims that some of the oldest galaxies in the universe could potentially have formed without the influence of dark matter.
Jupiter in detail: NASA shows new images of the largest planet in the Solar System
NASA’s interplanetary station «Juno» sent a new series of images of Jupiter taken during the next (already 66th) flyby of the largest planet in the solar system.
Einstein probe detects strange flash in space — potentially new type of astronomical phenomenon
The Einstein Probe has discovered a mysterious object that flashes in space like fireworks and disappears in seconds.
Scientists uncover hidden history of the Moon in new analysis of soil samples brought back by «Apollo 16» half a century ago
A new study of the lunar soil collected by the astronauts «Apollo 16» in 1972 has allowed scientists to reconstruct billions of years of the Moon’s history.
SpaceX Starship from a rocket caught by Mechazilla exploded after being driven
On Sunday, the world witnessed an amazing landing of the first stage of the rocket SpaceX to automated «hands» Mechazilla towers. However, the Starship itself exploded after being powered up.
NASA launches Europa Clipper probe to Jupiter’s icy moon — it will search for signs of life
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is considered one of the most promising places in the solar system to search for signs of life.
The first stage of the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket successfully landed «in the hands of» the Mechazilla tower
Today, SpaceX’s Mechazilla service tower «caught the first stage of the Starship’s Super Heavy Flight 5 rocket on its way back.
Astronomers find a galaxy that «mirrors» our Milky Way
One of the most distant spiral galaxies ever observed by astronomers has puzzled researchers somewhat, as it resembles our Milky Way in structure.
Irish scientists discover that Martian sand can be used for construction in space
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) developed a method of turning Martian and lunar sand into durable bricks for future space settlements.
Astronomers find a planet that shows the fate of the Earth in 8 billion years — if it is not absorbed by the Sun
The rocky planet, called KMT-2020-BLG-0414, is located 4,000 light-years from Earth and orbits a smoldering white dwarf — an object that was once a large star like our Sun.
A primary black hole can «peer» into the solar system once every 10 years
Primordial black holes — are a hypothetical type of black hole that formed during the inhomogeneous, high-density phase of the Big Bang. And if they really exist, then, according to a new study, they can «peer» into our solar system with a frequency of once every 10 years.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts made the first private spacewalk in orbit
Billionaire Jared Isaacson and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis have made the first-ever spacewalk as part of a commercial mission.
«All These Worlds Are Yours» John Willis: an interesting story about the search for life in the Universe. Review by ITC.ua
The search for extraterrestrial life is an important but so far fruitless endeavor. So it is not surprising that a lot of time, money, and research is devoted to this topic. We have recently talked about the book «Oceans outside the Earth» by Kevin Peter Hand from «Bearded Tamarind», and she explored the same question. […]
Ganymede under attack: an asteroid 20 times larger than «dinosaur killer» has turned Jupiter’s moon around
The asteroid that collided with Ganymede, the largest moon of Jupiter, was 20 times larger than the one that caused the extinction of dinosaurs on Earth.
NASA has discovered the third global energy field of the Earth — in addition to gravitational and electromagnetic
NASA scientists have discovered a third global energy field around the Earth. Ambipolar electric field drives charged particles into space above the poles
The Boeing spacecraft stuck on the ISS began to make «creepy» sounds
Over the weekend, astronaut Butch Wilmore heard that the Boeing Starliner spacecraft began to make strange noises.
The first video of the Moon and Earth flyby made by JUICE on the way to Jupiter
The Jupiter-bound JUICE probe «has shared footage of its flyby of the Moon and Earth with scientists European Space Agency (ESA) I made a minute and a half video out of them.
The Moon was once covered by an ocean of magma: new data confirm the theory
New data obtained by the Indian mission «Chandrayaan-3» confirms the theory of the Moon’s turbulent past.
Astrophysicists find possible source of «alien» signal «Wow!» 1977
An extremely intense «alien» radio signal «Wow!» detected by the Big Ear Observatory in Ohio, USA, on August 15, 1977, may have a natural explanation, albeit an exotic one.
It wasn’t a comet: scientists discover the true origin of the dinosaur killer
A new study indicates that the object that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was a rare type of asteroid from the far reaches of the solar system.
The Martian interior hides an ocean of water — new discovery of the NASA InSight mission
Researchers have found evidence of liquid water beneath the surface of Mars by analyzing data from NASA’s InSight rover.
The Moon probably had many small «siblings» orbiting the Earth in the distant past
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have hypothesized that in the early periods of the Earth-Moon system’s existence, it could have had small companions in polar orbits.
The three biggest mysteries of the Sun that still baffle astrophysicists
Despite significant progress in the study of the Sun over the past decades, scientists still face several unsolved mysteries of our star that they are seeking to solve through current and future missions.
Not so secret: astrophotographer shows China’s spy spaceplane and reveals some characteristics (photo)
In the photo, you can see two solar panels and estimate the size of the aircraft — probably 10 meters long, which means that the Chinese «flying spy» is larger than the X-37B operated by the US Space Force.
Venus — geological twin of early Earth? New study changes the way we think about planetary evolution
Scientists have discovered that Venus’s vast plateaus, known as tesserae, may have formed through processes similar to those that created the Earth’s oldest continents billions of years ago.
Not like the others. Astronomers have spotted a star that looks like the Sun, and it’s moving in a strange way
The star V889 Hercules demonstrates an unusual rotation profile that contradicts all known models of stellar dynamics. Astronomers have discovered that its mid-latitudes rotate faster than the equator and the poles.
Much larger than we thought. New calculations show that the boundaries of the solar system need to be expanded
Until now, scientists have believed that the solar system ends in a hypothetical Oort cloud located at a distance of just over one light year from the Sun. However, a new study by American scientists may radically change this idea.
James Webb Telescope discovers 13.5 billion year old galaxy — the oldest ever seen
Astronomers have discovered the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, the oldest known in the Universe, which challenges our understanding of the formation of early cosmic structures.
NASA telescope spots a strange phenomenon while studying the largest cosmic explosion since the formation of the Universe
The Fermilab Space Gamma-ray Telescope has detected an unusual feature in a gamma-ray burst that may be the result of the annihilation of matter and antimatter.
A giant space neighbor: James Webb telescope detects unique exoplanet near Earth
By weight, it is six times larger than Jupiter.
Where are you going, Moon? A natural satellite is running away from the Earth «and it’s not affecting us in the best way
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth, which leads to a slow increase in the length of the Earth’s day.
Is there life on Venus? Astronomers have found new clues
Researchers have presented new evidence of the presence of two gases closely related to life on Earth in the atmosphere of Venus.
Asteroid the size of a cruise ship to approach Earth — ESA probe takes off to meet it
The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to send the «Ramses» spacecraft to track the asteroid Apophis as it approaches our planet on April 13, 2029. The 375-meter diameter asteroid will fly at a distance of only 32,000 kilometers from Earth — closer than some satellites in orbit.
The first hip-hop in space: NASA sends a song by an American rapper to Venus
The US space agency has taken the first step in combining hip-hop and interplanetary travel. NASA’s Deep Space Network transmitted the lyrics of the song «The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)» Missy Elliott to Venus.
Martian hive: NASA plans to launch a swarm of robotic bees to the Red Planet
Exploration of other planets has always been a challenge, but NASA’s Advanced Concepts Institute (ACI) has come up with an interesting solution: a swarm of robotic bees.
Polar ice melting slows down the Earth’s rotation: what does it mean?
A new study has revealed an unexpected consequence of global warming: the day on our planet is getting longer due to the melting of the polar ice. Scientists from NASA and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) published their findings in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
A 100-meter cave found on the Moon that could be a home for people
A group of researchers has for the first time recorded the presence of a huge cave on the Moon. With a depth of at least 100 meters, it could be an ideal place to create a permanent base for humanity on the Earth’s satellite.
From changing orbits to destroying planets: what will happen if a black hole appears in the solar system
Black holes — are not just «space vacuum cleaners», as some people think. In fact, their impact on the solar system depends on many factors. Carina Voggel, a researcher at the Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center, explains that black holes — are just highly compressed mass, not a destructive force.
Movie review «Fly Me to the Moon»
On July 10, the satirical comedy «Fly me to the moon» starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The plot of the film refers to the Moon Conspiracy, which is the falsification of the US moon landing. In the review below, we explain how the «Apollo» program was turned into pure marketing and how harmonious the […]
Following the example of «Dunes»: astronauts will drink their own urine in outer space
Who would have thought that Frank Herbert’s science fiction would become NASA’s science fact? Disticombe conquers space.
It almost hit us: 150-meter asteroid flies between Earth and Moon
Recently, the asteroid 2024 MK, which passed by our planet at the end of June, has undergone significant changes in its orbit. New NASA images confirm that the close approach to Earth has significantly affected the trajectory of this space object.
Time passes faster on the Moon: scientists reveal the exact difference
In the new research scientists have accurately calculated how much faster time passes on the Moon compared to the Earth and the barycenter of the solar system. This information is important for future expeditions.
Second stage of Ariane 6 rocket «lights up» in Rostov — seems to be intended to be shot down by local air defense
An unusual phenomenon was spotted in the sky over Russia, which caused a strong reaction from local air defense. A video posted on Russian social media captured a round luminous object and the activity of air defense systems.
A new home for humanity? James Webb telescope detects potentially habitable planet
Researchers analyzing data from the James Webb Telescope have determined that exoplanet LHS 1140 b may be an icy water world. Interestingly, it is potentially capable of supporting an Earth-like atmosphere and even life.
«Astronomical Photographer of the Year» 2024 — 10 most interesting photos of the contest
The «Astronomy Photographer of the Year» contest has announced the stunning 2024 winners. From fascinating «mythical monsters to dizzying distant constellations, the shortlisted candidates showcase the magnificent beauty of the sky around us. Here are this year’s stunning nominees. The finalists include photos of the sun, the aurora…
Movie review «Space Cadet»
On July 4, the US Independence Day, the comedy film «Space Cadet» starring Emma Roberts was released on the Prime Video streaming platform. In the review below, we will tell you what this comedy has to offer the viewer and why it is better to avoid it. Even if you are a fan of comedies, […]
Scientists have figured out how to find dark matter — it can interact with the Earth’s ionosphere
According to new theoretical research, the Earth may be floating through dark matter like an ocean. Scientists assume that the waves of this invisible ocean, which splash against the upper layers of the planet’s atmosphere, can generate radio waves. This would help to finally to find dark matter and confirm the findings of modern science.
China’s «SpaceX» accidentally launches rocket during fire test
Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the missile landed in a mountainous area.
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