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One unusual planet type could be abundant in the universe — study

A new study of exoplanet densities reveals that many are about 50% water, whether it’s liquid or ice.

Inverse · Sep 8, 2022

How massive stars steal planets – new research

Our Sun has a rather lonely existence in the Milky Way galaxy. It sits on its own, four light years away from the nearest star, with only its planetary system for company. But it wasn’t always like this. We almost exclusively observe young stars in groups, so-called stellar nurseries, where…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

Seven times people discovered the Americas – and how they got there

When Columbus landed in 1492, the Americas had been settled for tens of thousands of years. He wasn’t the first person to discover the continent. Instead, his discovery was the last of many discoveries.

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

What’s next for Artemis I after 2nd scrub?

ORLANDO, Fla. — What went wrong with Artemis I was on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, so that’s where NASA has decided to try and fix it.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 7, 2022

James Webb Telescope captures detailed new images of stars being born in Tarantula Nebula

It's hoped the detailed, infrared images will give astronomers new insight into how stars are formed.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Technology: NASA telescope captures Tarantula Nebula

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the image of the Tarantula Nebula, the space agency said. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2022

Explained | NASA’s sonification project- translating James Webb telescope images into sound

It is now possible to hear images.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022

Australian work on million-year ice core to resume after pandemic freeze

Australian scientists will soon travel more than 1200 kilometres over Antarctic ice to discover the secrets of atmospheric climate change.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Why do we always need to wait for 'launch windows' to get a rocket to space?

Earlier this week, the Artemis I Moon mission was scrubbed again; now we have to wait for a new launch window.

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2022

Webb telescope catches Tarantula Nebula in crisp detail

WASHINGTON: A stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula has been captured in crisp detail by NASA's Webb telescope, revealing hitherto unseen features that deepen scientific understanding, the agency said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 7, 2022