The Vital Role of Giant Impacts in Planetary Formation
A recent paper outlines the vital role of giant impacts in the formation of planets, shedding light on the mysterious process of planetary formation. Astronomers are still grappling with the question of how planets come into existence within star systems,…
Seeking Another Earth: Look for Low Carbon Dioxide
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for even the most powerful telescopes to search directly for water or…
The Hidden Planets Lurking in the Outer Solar System
The outer Solar System is like the ultimate wilderness frontier. It’s so far from the Sun that our telescopes can’t easily see what’s out there; it’s anyone’s guess as to what strange objects are lurking in the far reaches of…
The Impact of Solid Material Injection into the Stratosphere on Climate Change
As the levels of greenhouse gases continue to rise in Earth’s atmosphere, scientists are exploring various methods to temporarily mitigate the impact of climate change. One such method involves the injection of aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect incoming sunlight,…
NASA’s Aqua Satellite Captures Breathtaking Image of Gulf of Alaska
On a crisp December morning in 2023, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a breathtaking image of the Gulf of Alaska. The contrasting hues of the waters set against the winter-white canvas of southern Alaska’s snow-draped coastline painted a picture of stark,…
Atmospheric CO2 at Record High of 419 ppm Due to Human Activities, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is currently at a record high of 419 ppm due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. This has led to the highest levels of carbon dioxide in the…
New Research Suggests CO2 Levels in Planet Atmospheres Could Indicate Habitability
New research has suggested that the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a planet’s atmosphere relative to its neighboring planets could indicate the presence of liquid water, potentially signifying habitability. The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, offer a…
Researchers Simulate Iron Snow to Shed Light on Planetary Magnetic Fields
Scientists have long believed in the occurrence of a phenomenon known as iron snow in the molten iron cores of certain planetary bodies. Similar to the formation of snow crystals in the upper atmosphere, iron snow is thought to occur…
Geological Event Causes Earth’s Crust To Spew ‘Fountains of Diamonds’
Geological Event Causes Earth’s Crust To Spew ‘Fountains of Diamonds’ The natural world never ceases to amaze us, and a recent study has proposed the fascinating idea of ‘fountains of diamonds’ being propelled to the Earth’s surface during a major…
Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes for Christmas
THE 7TH LONGEST-LIVED OZONE HOLE ON RECORD, CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS By Lexi Mural, December 21, 2023 The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole, one of the longest-lived observed to date, has finally closed on 20 December, marking the 7th latest closing observed…