New Research Suggests Ariel Hosted a Vast Ocean Beneath Ice
A recent study indicates that Ariel, one of Uranus’ moons, may have once harbored a significant ocean beneath its icy surface. Researchers found evidence of this hidden ocean, which could…
Astronomers Uncover Asteroid Belt’s Slow Decline and Its Impact
The asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter, is undergoing a slow yet significant depletion, researchers report. A team of astronomers led by Julio Fernández from the Universidad de la…
ESA’s JUICE Spacecraft Completes Venus Flyby on Journey to Jupiter
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE spacecraft successfully flew by Venus on August 31, 2023, as part of its mission to explore Jupiter and its largest moons. The spacecraft, which…
NASA Explores Asteroid Bennu, Unveiling Secrets of the Solar System
NASA has intensified its exploration of the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, a celestial body that has intrigued scientists since its discovery in 1999. The asteroid is viewed as a time capsule…
Physicist Proposes Ganymede as a Major Dark Matter Detector
A physicist from the University of Maryland has unveiled an ambitious proposal to turn Ganymede, the largest moon of Jupiter, into a gigantic dark matter detector. This innovative idea stems…
Scientists Unveil New Insights into Jupiter’s Galilean Moons Formation
Recent research has provided significant insights into the formation of Jupiter’s Galilean moons, a complex process that remains less understood than planet formation. In a newly published chapter, researchers Yuhito…
James Webb Telescope Uncovers Active Chemistry Beneath Europa’s Ice
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have transformed our understanding of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, revealing that beneath its icy surface lies a dynamic and active…