Groundbreaking Discovery in Winchcombe Meteorite
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Winchcombe meteorite, identifying key nitrogen compounds, including amino acids and hydrocarbons, without chemical treatments, using a novel detector design. This finding is significant for research into life’s origins on Earth and has been facilitated by a high-resolution electron microscope at the SuperSTEM laboratory. The research team, in collaboration with British colleagues, has demonstrated, with a high degree of precision, the existence of important nitrogen compounds in the meteorite, including amino acids and heterocyclic hydrocarbons, without applying any chemical treatment, using a new type of detector design. The results of this study have been published in the journal Nature Communications.
Astronomers Narrow Down Search for Planet Nine
A recent study led by Dr. Mike Brown aimed to narrow down the potential locations of Planet Nine, utilizing data from the Pan-STARRS to eliminate approximately 78% of the previously calculated possible locations. While the study did not result in the discovery of Planet Nine, it significantly narrowed down the search area and provided new estimates for its size. Dr. Brown anticipates that the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) will play a crucial role in the search for Planet Nine.
Study Reveals Titan’s Subsurface Ocean Likely Non-Habitable
A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish has revealed that the subsurface ocean of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is most likely a non-habitable environment, reducing the likelihood of finding life in the outer solar system. Neish expressed disappointment at the findings, emphasizing the importance of water as a solvent for life. The study, published in the journal Astrobiology, quantified the amount of organic molecules that could have been transferred from Titan’s organic-rich surface to its subsurface ocean, using data from impact cratering.
Harvard Professor Claims New Evidence of Alien Spacecraft
Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb claims to have found new evidence of alien spacecraft in small magnetic spherules recovered from the Pacific Ocean. Despite facing criticism, Loeb defends his work as evidence-based and not opinion-driven. This is not the first time Loeb has made controversial claims about extraterrestrial objects, and he has founded The Galileo Project at Harvard to search for extraterrestrial life using machine learning and observatories.
Orbital Resonance: The Cosmic Dance of Planets in Harmony
Orbital Resonance: The Cosmic Dance of Planets in Harmony By Lexi Mural February 3, 2024 Planets orbiting their parent stars often exhibit remarkable patterns in their orbits, creating a mesmerizing gravitational dance known as orbital resonance. Recently, astronomers studying a…
Groundbreaking Discovery of Multi-Planet Star System
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a multi-planet star system, offering a rare glimpse into the formation and behavior of planets around a newly formed star. The star, TOI-1136, is a dwarf star located in the Milky Way galaxy,…
NASA Discovers 85 New Exoplanets with Potential for Alien Life
Scientists have made a promising breakthrough in the search for alien life, as NASA satellite data has led to the discovery of 85 new ‘exoplanets’ by experts from the University of Warwick. These exoplanets, which are planets outside our solar…
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…
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,…
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…