The James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers study an exoplanet 40 light-years away known as VHS 1256 b. This world has perpetually swirling clouds made of sizzling, gritty flecks of sand...
Exoplanet VHS 1256 b
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Jupiter and Venus Tonight
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On March 1 and 2, Jupiter and Venus will appear close together in the night sky, giving the illusion that they are about to collide. This phenomenon is a result of perspective and the two planets are...
Moon Time Zone
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Space organizations from around the world are collaborating on an effort to establish a common lunar reference time for use in the coming era of lunar exploration. The current system, which relies on...
Asteroid Rich in Water and Carbon
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NASA scientists have discovered a new type of large, dark asteroids located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, which are rich in water and carbon, two essential elements for life on...
Look Up
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In February 2023, two of the brightest planets in the night sky, Jupiter and Venus, can be easily seen, even in places with bad light pollution. They appear closer together each evening and can be...
Pandora’s Cluster
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed brand new details of the Pandora’s Cluster, a mega-cluster where three galaxy clusters are merging. Through the use of gravitational...
A sentinel in the autumnal sky, Jupiter marks its closest opposition since 1963
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I have been keeping an eye on Jupiter for the past few days, how can you not? It’s the brightest object in the night sky. Every time I am out walking my dogs early in the morning or late at...
The Brain Activity of a Dying Person Was Recorded
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This is fascinating news; we now have a glimpse into what happens to us and our brain activity during the moment of death. The brain activity of a dying person was recorded for the...
Moderate Calorie Restriction Rewires Metabolism
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This is good news, as it is easy to focus on calorie restriction to improve your metabolism and longevity at the same time. And it looks like it does not need to be a very drastic change to get the...
Parker Solar Probe Captures its First Images of Venus’ Surface in Visible Light
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken its first visible-light images of the surface of Venus from space. In the time since Parker Solar Probe captured its first visible-light images of Venus’ surface...
