Magnetic Wave Detection Uncovers Elusive Lithium in Mercury’s Thin Exosphere
Using a new technique based on magnetic-wave analysis, scientists have, for the first time, discovered lithium in the atmosphere of
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Young Exoplanet Spotted Shedding Atmosphere Under Stellar Radiation
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, together with data from the Hubble Space Telescope, has revealed a “baby” exoplanet rapidly losing its
Read MoreCrystalline Ice Discovered in Space: New Study Reveals Hidden Order in Cosmic Ice
Water ice coats many outer solar system bodies – from Jupiter’s icy moon Ganymede (above) to interstellar dust. On Earth,
Read MoreMeteorite From Outer Solar System Challenges Planet Formation Timeline in Early Solar System
A minuscule meteorite seems to be rewriting the history of our solar system. The 50-gram Northwest Africa 12264 has brought
Read MoreHubble Finds Cosmic Dust Coating Uranus’ Moons, Not Radiation Scars
The latest Hubble Space Telescope observations reveal a twist in the story of Uranus’s moons. Rather than the expected radiation
Read MoreVenus Is Alive: Scientists Discover Signs of Ongoing Geological Activity
In a finding published in the journal Science Advances on May 14, 2025, researchers have unleashed fresh evidence that Venus
Read MoreJuno Mission Sheds Light on Jupiter’s Storms and Volcanic Activity on Io
NASA’s Juno mission has discovered a world of cyclones at Jupiter’s north Jovian pole, a region of cooler stratospheric haze.
Read MoreNew Study Reveals How Jupiter’s Storms Hide Ammonia
Jupiter’s weather just got even stranger. A new study published in the Journal Science Advances revealed that the gas giant’s
Read MoreWater on Ancient Mars? New Study Challenges the Cold Planet Theory
Despite being a vast and inhospitable planet today, scientists believe Mars, the Red Planet, used to look much like Earth,
Read MoreScientists Finally Discover How Long a Day Lasts on Uranus
Scientists have finally found how about Uranus day length using the most recent analysis of a decade’s worth of Hubble Space
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