Tag: Astronomy

Jupiter's Great Red Spot has long been a fascinating subject for astronomers. This massive storm system, located in the planet's southern hemisphere, has been raging for over 400 years—or so we thought. Recent research...

The vast expanse of space has always been a subject of fascination and mystery for humanity. As we gaze into the night sky, we are confronted with the unfathomable size of the universe, stretching...

Two Killer Asteroids to Pass Earth: A Rare Viewing OpportunityThis month, astronomers have spotted two asteroids approaching Earth, offering a unique viewing opportunity for skywatchers. The larger of the two, asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21,...

When we think about asteroids, we often picture them as simple chunks of rocks left over from the formation of the solar system. However, recent discoveries have challenged this notion. The OSIRIS-REx mission, which...

Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin delve into the latest science news in this week's podcast. They cover a range of topics, from a fascinating glimpse of a black hole awakening to a...

Active supermassive black holes in the hearts of galaxies may be responsible for producing high-energy neutrinos, according to recent discoveries made by two independent teams using data from the IceCube neutrino observatory in Antarctica....

NASA has been working on defining a time zone for the moon as lunar exploration activities increase. Recent calculations have revealed that time on the lunar surface moves slightly faster than on Earth, by...

The night sky may seem unchanging to the naked eye, but astronomers have discovered numerous transient phenomena when they observe it closely. Variable stars, supernovas, and asteroids are just a few examples of the...

Welcome back to our regular science news roundup with our friends from NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Berly McCoy. This week, we have three exciting science stories that caught our attention.First up,...

The moon's far side has been a mystery for many years, leaving scientists with numerous questions about its differences from the near side that we see from Earth almost every night. Recent years have...