Many discovered exoplanets have characteristics similar to the worlds of our Solar System. Therefore, they receive nicknames like “Hot Jupiter”, “Mini Neptune”, or “Super Earths”. But it seems that there is …
Not believing in extraterrestrial life is going against the odds. Still, the year is 2020 and we still have no irrefutable clue that life has flourished elsewhere than Earth. But as …
This year just started promises many historical moments in space exploration. Space agencies in many countries have bold missions on schedule, and private companies are not kidding when it comes …
In 2019, NASA celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing with Apollo 11, which was the most historic moment of space exploration to date, while also working hard to reach …
The year 2019 was amazing in terms of expanding our knowledge of the universe. A lot of cool things have happened, and many breathtaking images have been recorded by astrophotographers, …
The total number of galaxies in the universe is still unknown. Astronomers have several estimates, and a current consensus is that there are somewhere between 100 billion and 200 billion …
At the end of 2019, it is time to remember what were the biggest science fiascos. But first of all, let us point out that learning also comes out …
Using the MeerKAT telescope, located in the Northern Cape, South Africa, scientists have identified a large radio-emitting explosion from a binary star. The phenomenon identified as “transitory” represents an important …
A group of US scientists has developed a new method that can help identify exoplanets with the greatest potential to harbor life. The novelty was described in a study published …
Christina Koch, the astronaut who took part in the first all-female spacewalk alongside Jessica Meir, once again made history. It is that last Saturday (28), Koch broke the longest space mission record …