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…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captures stunning new images of Jupiter’s moon Io
Astronomers and space enthusiasts have been treated to a stunning display of new images of Jupiter’s moon Io, captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its recent flyby on December 30. The spacecraft, part of a mission to study Jupiter’s origins,…