The Bones of Mars
Mars exploration has created an archaeological record, with researchers advocating to preserve humanity’s cultural and technological legacy.
Space
The Volatility of Life
Research reveals that most of Earth’s zinc likely came from ancient, unmelted space rocks, shedding light on how planets form.
Monster Galaxies
Two merging galaxies have been observed, revealing quasar formation and the creation of a super-bright ‘monster galaxy’ in the early universe.
Under Wandering Light
Research on meteoroid streams reveals early solar system conditions, offering insights into the formation of comets and asteroids.
The Red Crater Clock
Seismic signals indicate that Mars is struck by approximately 300 basketball-sized meteorites each year, providing a novel method for dating planetary surfaces.
The Blackest Wind
Magnetic processes drive galactic winds, suggesting galaxies control their growth similarly to star formation, offering new insights into galaxy evolution.
Wobbling Stars and Super Earths
The TESS-Keck Survey has identified 15 new exoplanets and measured the masses of 126, providing crucial insights into their compositions and advancing our understanding of planetary systems
Secrets Beneath the Ice
Recent research advances our understanding of icy moons like Enceladus and Europa, revealing potential for detecting extraterrestrial life through the analysis of ejected ice grains containing organic material.
Nuclear Transmutations
Scientists have developed a new technique to make nuclear waste safer by transforming it into stable elements, inspired by neutron star observations, promising advancements in clean energy and waste management.
Consumed Stars
Scientists have detected the faint glow of stars stripped of gas by voracious companions, revealing cosmic cannibalism through precise telescopic measurements.