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Mysterious radio bursts detected 63 light-years from Earth, well beyond our solar system: What scientists discovered about its source

A newly reported radio signature from Beta Pictoris b is giving astronomers a rare way to investigate the magnetic environment of a planet beyond our solar system. Observations with South Africa’s MeerKAT array identified recurring auroral radio bursts at the planet’s location, rather than its host star. The research also…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Strange signal detected from planet outside our solar system for first time

Findings mark first direct magnetic field strength measurement for an exoplanet

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Astronomers just spotted an “Impossible” planet: Elias 2-24 b is the youngest known planet, and its Jupiter-sized growth could challenge planet formation models

Elias 2-24 b is young enough that astronomers are seeing it before its planetary neighborhood has finished taking shape. Yet the planet is already roughly Jupiter-sized. It orbits about 55 times the Earth-Sun distance, far out in a disk where assembling such a massive world should be difficult and slow.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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If Earth was built close to the young Sun, where did its water come from? New isotope analysis rewrites part of Earth’s origin story and gives scientists a new mystery to solve

New analysis suggests Earth formed solely from inner Solar System material. This challenges previous theories about outer Solar System contributions to our planet. Researchers examined isotopic signatures across ten different isotope systems. Jupiter's gravity may have separated inner and outer Solar System reservoirs. The origin of Earth's water now presents…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Why Do Navagrahas Turn Their Backs to Each Other?

Have you ever noticed the unusual arrangement of the Navagrahas in some Hindu temples? Instead of facing one another, the nine planetary deities are traditionally shown facing outward or turned away from each other, with Surya Dev placed at the centre. At first glance, the arrangement may look like a…

MyLifeXP · Sep 15

In 2013, astronomers discovered a tiny object in our solar system with a ring like Saturn. Now, James Webb Space Telescope finds they are changing

Recent observations of Chariklo's faint ring system have revealed surprising alterations; the inner ring has become more opaque, whereas the outer ring has shown a decline in opacity. This dynamic suggests that the rings are in a state of flux, prompting scientists to reconsider the mechanisms behind their formation and…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Ancient Alien Tech Fragments Could Be Hidden on the Moon, New Lunar Regolith Study Suggests

A new preprint argues that the moon's regolith could preserve microscopic alien technosignatures and outlines how future lunar missions might search for them.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

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Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar system

Mercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere which acts as a heat blanket. This atmosphere traps absorbed solar energy, preventing efficient heat escape into space. Mercury, lacking a substantial atmosphere, experiences extreme temperature swings between…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 2005, Fight Club star Edward Norton put solar panels on his Los Angeles home; each participating celebrity triggered another free solar system for a low-income family

Actor Edward Norton launched an inspiring initiative aimed at providing free solar systems to families with limited financial resources. Collaborating with BP Solar, every celebrity installation contributed to this noble cause. The involvement of Hollywood friends further amplified the program's impact. Research subsequently affirmed that visible solar setups encourage wider…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts with interstellar space

In 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts with interstellar space. The Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, was sent into Earth orbit to map the boundary of the solar system. It uses energetic neutral atoms to…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire property

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside architects and designers, they successfully blended rustic charm with modern touches. This eco-friendly abode operates fully on solar power and features reclaimed timber from an old factory, infusing it with historical…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balance

A Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free-nights electricity plan and referral bonuses. After investing $48,000, the homeowner's 23.2-kilowatt system paid for itself, showcasing the complexities of solar economics. It emphasizes that potential solar users should…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Is it a planet or a moon? Scientists discover a strange Jupiter-sized world orbiting a brown dwarf in a never-before-seen cosmic system

Astronomers found a massive object orbiting a brown dwarf star. This discovery challenges existing definitions of planets and moons. The unusual system features a nested orbital arrangement unlike our solar system. Scientists are debating the object's classification as a planet or something new. More such discoveries may redefine our understanding…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Science says comets develop tails only near the Sun: Here’s what really makes them ‘come alive’

A comet’s nucleus is made up primarily of frozen material mixed with dust and rocky particles. When the comet is far from the Sun, extremely low temperatures allow much of this volatile material to remain in a solid, frozen state.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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The Independent UK · Sep 4

Is your home ready for plug-in solar? Safety experts warn some electrics may need upgrading

Electrical Safety First says some households should check or upgrade their electrical protection before connecting a plug-in solar system

Space · Sep 3

2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do

After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.

Euronews · Sep 1

ESA's BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approach

The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the mothership on their way to one of the solar system's most extreme places.

The Times of India · Aug 31

Dark energy, exoplanets and black holes: What Nasa’s new Roman telescope will explore

Nasa has launched its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on a mission to investigate dark matter and dark energy, study black holes and search for planets beyond our solar system. The agency expects Roman's surveys to uncover roughly 100,000 new exoplanets.

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The Times of India · Aug 30

In 2021, Amazon shut down its US rooftop solar systems after six critical incidents across 47 North American solar sites; a later global audit found 259 major issues

Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Could Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prove our model of the universe wrong?

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is launching soon aboard a SpaceX rocket. This observatory will survey the cosmos for dark energy and dark matter. It aims to test the standard model of cosmology and its expansion rate. Roman will also discover thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Its wide-field view…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

From Mars to interstellar space, NASA’s new giant antenna is now operational

NASA activated its new 34-meter radio antenna, DSS-23, on August 3, 2026. This new antenna will help communicate with spacecraft across the solar system and beyond. DSS-23 entered service after months of calibration and testing between May and July. The antenna is part of NASA's ongoing effort to expand its…

The Independent UK · Aug 25

As plug-in solar panels go on sale, here’s how they compare to installed arrays

Plug-in solar offers a lower-cost route into generating your own electricity, while professionally installed rooftop systems can produce several times more power, explains energy editor Jeff Meyer

Space · Aug 24

Pluto losing its planet status may be the best thing that ever happened to solar system diversity

Space · Aug 24

Why do we care so much that Pluto isn't a planet?

Twenty years after Pluto became a dwarf planet, people are still fighting over its status. Experts explain why the debate feels so personal.

Space · Aug 23

How a huge fleet of 17 spacecraft discovered something surprising about solar eruptions

Taking measurements of the same CME from different vantage points in the solar system revealed the true extent of a solar eruption.

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