Astronomers Discover Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Smallest Exoplanet Ever Detected
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery, observing water vapor in the atmosphere of the smallest exoplanet ever detected with such a feature. The planet, named GJ 9827d, is approximately twice the size of Earth…
NASA’s Planetary Defense Capabilities Tested as Small Asteroid Disintegrates over Germany
NASA’s planetary defense capabilities were put to the test as a small asteroid, named 2024 BX1, harmlessly disintegrated over Germany. The asteroid, approximately 3 feet in size, was detected by NASA’s Scout impact hazard assessment system, providing advanced warning of…
Cervical Cancer Rates on the Rise in Low-Income U.S. Counties
Cervical cancer rates are on the rise in low-income U.S. counties, a concerning trend that highlights the need for increased awareness and access to healthcare in these areas. According to recent studies, the incidence of cervical cancer is increasing in…
Researchers Make Significant Discovery Regarding Impact Melts on Asteroid Ryugu
Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the microstructural and chemical features of impact melts on the surfaces of particles from the asteroid Ryugu, shedding light on the records of interplanetary dust hitting the asteroid. The findings, published in the…
Research Reveals Southern Ocean’s Role in Global Oceanic Oxygenation
Recent research published in Science Advances sheds light on the role of the Southern Ocean in controlling global oceanic oxygenation during the last deglaciation. The study, conducted by Yi Wang, Kassandra M. Costa, Wanyi Lu, Sophia K. V. Hines, and…
Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Northern Lights Display
Geomagnetic Storm Watch in effect as vivid auroras could be on display this week NOAA detected a solar flare on Jan. 20 that will send charged particles towards the earth, interfering with Earth’s magnetic field, resulting in auroras. FOX Weather…
Video Depicts Terrifying Consequences of Earth Losing Oxygen for Five Seconds
A new video has been causing a stir on social media, shedding light on the terrifying consequences Earth would face if it were to lose all its oxygen for just five seconds. The hypothetical scenario depicted in the video has…
New Seismic Data Challenges Existing Models of Himalayan Formation
Recent seismic data collected from southern Tibet has revealed a surprising insight into the forces shaping the Himalayas. Geologists have long debated the mechanisms driving the growth of the world’s highest mountains, and the latest analysis challenges existing models. At…
Geologist Discovers Plastistones Formed from Plastic Pollution on Trindade Island
In a shocking revelation, geologist Fernanda Avelar Santos has discovered the presence of plastistones, rocks formed from plastic pollution, on Trindade Island, located 1,140km off the coast of Brazil. These plastistones are a result of the fusion of plastic debris,…
‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks to Make Visible Appearance Near Earth This Spring
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as the ‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks is set to make a visible appearance as it passes close to Earth this spring. Discovered in 1812, this massive comet, with a diameter of around 30km, takes…