The Volatility of Life
Research reveals that most of Earth’s zinc likely came from ancient, unmelted space rocks, shedding light on how planets form.
Stars
Monster Galaxies
Two merging galaxies have been observed, revealing quasar formation and the creation of a super-bright ‘monster galaxy’ in the early universe.
Under Wandering Light
Research on meteoroid streams reveals early solar system conditions, offering insights into the formation of comets and asteroids.
Wobbling Stars and Super Earths
The TESS-Keck Survey has identified 15 new exoplanets and measured the masses of 126, providing crucial insights into their compositions and advancing our understanding of planetary systems
Secrets Beneath the Ice
Recent research advances our understanding of icy moons like Enceladus and Europa, revealing potential for detecting extraterrestrial life through the analysis of ejected ice grains containing organic material.
Nuclear Transmutations
Scientists have developed a new technique to make nuclear waste safer by transforming it into stable elements, inspired by neutron star observations, promising advancements in clean energy and waste management.
Consumed Stars
Scientists have detected the faint glow of stars stripped of gas by voracious companions, revealing cosmic cannibalism through precise telescopic measurements.
Cosmic Reflections
Researchers have discovered a young Earth-sized planet orbiting a Sun-like star, ideal for studying planetary evolution.
Musical Measurements of the Spheres
Astronomers have used asteroseismology, the analysis of star vibrations, to precisely determine the distances of stars from Earth.
Twilight Galaxies
Discoveries of distant infrared galaxies challenge our understanding of the universe’s formation and evolution.