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The Moon's Geological Activity: Implications for Future Missions

The Moon's geological activity poses challenges for future Artemis missions, as new findings reveal seismic activity and shrinking dimensions.

Olena Bilyk·2 min read·8/11/2026

Breakthrough Discovery of Intermediate Black Hole AT2019ijn Unveils Cosmic Mystery

A research team has discovered an intermediate black hole, AT2019ijn, that tore apart a star in a dwarf galaxy, shedding light on cosmic evolution and the elusive link in astrophysics.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/16/2026

Astronomers Discover Sugar in Space

An international team of researchers has discovered a complex sugar molecule, Erythrulose, in interstellar space, providing new insights into the origins of life and chemical processes in the universe.

Ryan Kessler·5 min read·7/14/2026

Revised Findings on Nearby Exoplanet Suggest Potential for Life

A recent study has revised the mass of exoplanet GJ 3378b, suggesting it may be a rocky super-Earth in the habitable zone, raising hopes for the search for extraterrestrial life.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·7/12/2026

NASA's Groundbreaking Lunar Fire Experiment Set for 2026

NASA is set to conduct a groundbreaking experiment by igniting a controlled fire on the Moon in 2026. This mission aims to understand how flames behave in low gravity, crucial for future space missions.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/11/2026

Transforming Mars: Can You Plan Better Than Elon Musk?

Explore the interactive game by Nature that challenges players to terraform Mars and learn about the scientific principles behind making the planet habitable.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/9/2026

The ISS's Planned Disposal: Environmental Concerns and Legal Gaps

Explore the planned disposal of the ISS and the environmental and legal implications of this significant space project.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·7/6/2026

This Planet Should Have Burned Up Long Ago – Researchers Now Have an Explanation

This planet shouldn't exist. WD 1856 b orbits closely around a white dwarf, despite having to burn up during its star's red giant phase. Since its discovery in 2020, WD 1856 b has puzzled scientists.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/4/2026

Swift: Autonomous Robot to Save Falling NASA Telescope

When highly complex technology in space reaches its limits, unconventional solutions are required. A current project impressively demonstrates how entirely new approaches for preserving expensive infrastructure can emerge from necessity.

Olena Bilyk·4 min read·7/1/2026

60 Million Stars in One Image: Euclid's New Perspective on the Milky Way

A new telescope provides unprecedented insights into our home galaxy. The massive data set reveals details that established observatories would find challenging. The hunt for new worlds reaches a new level.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·6/30/2026

NASA Researchers: Why Saturn's Moon Titan is a Better Target than Mars

Researchers are increasingly focusing on Saturn's moon Titan as a base for deep-space missions. This celestial body offers fundamental logistical advantages over Mars.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·6/29/2026

Mars as a Misstep: Why Saturn's Moon Titan is the Better Spacecraft Base

The media coverage regarding the future of manned spaceflight currently focuses almost exclusively on one target. However, a completely different celestial body offers far better physical and chemical conditions for a settlement.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·6/24/2026