In the future of human space exploration, with NASA’s plans to return to the moon and potentially reach Mars, the topic of how to handle death in space becomes a crucial consideration. While there have been tragic incidents in human spaceflight history, such as the space shuttle tragedies and the Apollo 1 fire, none of …
The quest for extraterrestrial life has long captivated humanity. However, scientists now reveal that the reality might differ from the dramatic portrayals in Hollywood movies. According to them, if there is indeed life on the red planet, it is more likely to exist as fossilized bacteria. To search for such life forms, they propose a …
The Pulitzer Prize is a prestigious recognition awarded for exceptional contributions in journalism, literature, and music. It is highly unlikely that astrologers would ever receive nominations for this esteemed honor. While being acknowledged for creative work is undoubtedly an honor, the pursuit of glamour and fame fails to bring true satisfaction. Instead, as the Sun …
Could a Yorkshire mine hold the key to solving the universe’s greatest mystery? In an effort to uncover the source of dark matter, British scientists are proposing to build a massive particle detector 3,000ft below ground at a working mine in Boulby, Yorkshire. Currently, dark matter is understood to make up approximately 85% of the …
NASA recently announced its plans to revamp its flagship and science websites, upgrade its app, and launch a new streaming service called “NASA+”. This free streaming service will provide users with ad-free access to live event coverage, exclusive interviews, special panels, and original content. The goal is to make space exploration readily available and easily …
The highly anticipated launch of an extraordinary mission that will determine the value of an asteroid near Mars is just two months away. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is nearing completion as engineers attach its massive solar arrays in preparation for its scheduled lift-off date of October 5. The purpose of the mission is to explore an …
A rare and groundbreaking occurrence took place recently, as a solar storm hit Earth, the moon, and Mars simultaneously. This is the first time that an eruption of this nature has been measured on three planetary surfaces at once. An international fleet of spacecraft detected the outburst, revealing that the storm’s particles were powerful enough …
The upcoming mission to the asteroid near Mars is an exhilarating endeavor that aims to determine whether it has the potential to disrupt the global economy. While some may find this notion far-fetched, scientists assert that the 16 Psyche space rock could be an invaluable treasure trove of precious metals, estimated to be worth over …
To the untrained eye, these images may appear as fuzzy white dots and blobs against a gray background. However, what you are witnessing is a truly extraordinary sight – a snapshot of Earth and the moon taken from Mars, a staggering distance of 187 million miles away. This remarkable image was captured by a Mars …
Life on Mars? NASA’s Perseverance rover has made an intriguing discovery by detecting diverse organic matter in the Jezero Crater on the Red Planet. This finding provides scientists with valuable clues about the possibility of past life on Mars. Previously, similar organic compounds were found in Martian meteorites and the Gale crater. The Jezero Crater, …