Recent research suggests that powerful stellar explosions bathe star systems in radioactive building blocks, allowing dry, rocky planets like Earth to be extremely common today.
Astronomy
An international team of scientists, with access to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has found the strongest evidence to date of an atmosphere on a rocky planet.
The idea of colonising Mars has always been particularly intriguing, but perhaps not everyone knows that there is a hypothetical process to make it possible: the terraforming of the Red Planet.
The number of satellites in low Earth orbit is becoming so large that a single collision between these objects could trigger an uncontrollable chain reaction.
Astronauts from different missions agree on something unexpected: space seems to have a smell. Descriptions ranging from hot metal to burnt meat raise a curious scientific question. Does space really have an odor?
A recent analysis warns about the real fragility of low Earth orbit and how a solar storm could trigger massive collisions in a matter of days.
ESA and DLR are seeking participants for SOLIS100 and SMC3 in Cologne, Germany, simulating isolation and the effects of weightlessness for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars.
What is a hot Jupiter, and how do they form? New research has the answer.
The analysis of the samples brought back by the OSIRIS-REx mission from the asteroid Bennu revealed the presence of key molecules such as sugars, nitrogen-bearing compounds, and complex organic structures that may have helped seed life on Earth.
A new national report outlines the scientific goals that should guide the first human expeditions to Mars, offering a roadmap to maximize discoveries during the initial crewed landings on the red planet.
Restricted zones on Mars are crucial for protecting potential alien ecosystems. Scientists warn that terrestrial microbes could survive on the Red Planet, threatening future research. Strict planetary protection rules and careful exploration are essential to preserve areas with water and conditions suitable for life, ensuring accurate scientific study.
NASA recently issued a warning about the risks posed by the surge in satellites orbiting the planet. These satellites are expected to greatly affect the images captured by certain telescopes in the future.