Astronomers have flagged a distant world, Kepler-442 b, as potentially more hospitable than our own planet — at least according to a new habitability rating system. Discovered by the Kepler Space Telescope, this rocky exoplanet lies some 1,200 light-years away and orbits within the habitable zone of its star. By one index, it earns a… Read More »
Humanity’s dream of living on Mars may still be within reach — but the clock is ticking. According to a recent study published in the journal Space Weather, prospective astronauts visiting the Red Planet should limit their total mission duration to about four years. Beyond that, accumulated exposure to cosmic and solar radiation could become a… Read More »
A fascinating scientific discovery is shedding new light on how cosmic events may have influenced Earth’s environment millions of years ago. A team of international researchers, led by Dr. Dominik Koll, has uncovered evidence of a mysterious radioactive isotope spike deep within the Pacific Ocean — one that could trace back to a nearby supernova… Read More »
For decades, astronomers have looked at the night sky and seen one familiar companion — our Moon. But it turns out Earth hasn’t been traveling alone after all. NASA-supported observations have confirmed the discovery of a tiny asteroid called 2025 PN7, a “quasi-moon” that’s been quietly accompanying our planet for more than half a century.… Read More »
Astronomers have uncovered a distant and icy world on the far edge of our Solar System — a frozen body so remote it takes roughly 25,000 years to complete just one orbit around the Sun. The discovery of 2017 OF201 is already reshaping how scientists see the Solar System’s outer frontier and challenging ideas about… Read More »
Get ready for one of the most exciting nights for sky lovers! On October 21–22, the night sky will be alive with activity from streaking meteors and glowing comets to a rare planetary meeting and even a chance of Northern Lights. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to look up, this is it. Let’s… Read More »
The Orionid meteor shower is set to impress skywatchers overnight on Monday, Oct. 20 through Tuesday, Oct. 21, through. With a new moon on Oct. 21, the night sky will be completely free of moonlight, offering some of the best viewing conditions in years — though viewing under dark, rural skies is recommended. That goes double this… Read More »