Lenses help researchers mimic the way massive cosmic objects bend light—bringing the elusive effects of gravitational lensing to Earth.
Results for "exoplanet"
Dark matter could be lurking in Jupiter’s atmosphere
Astronomers propose that an infrared glow observed in Jupiter’s atmosphere may be dark matter particles colliding.
Gliese 12 b: An exo-Venus with Earth-like temperatures
Orbiting a cool, red dwarf star, Gliese 12 b offers insight into atmosphere retention near stars, sparking new questions about habitability.
Meet Tumro, a jumping robot inspired by beetles
With its unique carbon fiber skeleton, this jumping robot closely mimics the energy-storing tissue found in insects.
How ocean worlds could redefine the search for alien life
Scientists investigate “hycean” exoplanets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres and liquid water oceans, challenging traditional definitions of habitability.
Lack of thick atmosphere for Trappist 1c shows JWST is ready to hunt for signs of life
Recent investigations of this rocky exoplanet signify a significant milestone in planetary science and for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Tracing life’s origins with early Earth chemistry
What role could non-biological molecules have played in helping primitive biological and chemical systems evolve into their current, complex forms?
Dying star caught by astronomers enjoying planet-sized last meal
The observations of the death-row star and an unfortunate planet give us an advanced preview of Earth’s final fate.
Explaining the “universe breaker” galaxies discovered by the James Webb Telescope
Astronomers report recent observation of six massive galaxies that according to our current understanding of the Universe should not exist at all.
James Webb Telescope images the Pillars of Creation
This month, NASA’s James Webb Telescope captured images of the Pillars of Creation in breathtaking detail.
Popular
-
New theory suggests gravity is not a fundamental force
-
French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
-
Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
-
An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
-
“Cosmic vine” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope
-
Could a nuclear explosion set Earth’s atmosphere on fire?
-
The Road to Better Presentation of Data: The Do’s and Don’ts
-
The dramatic story behind general relativity’s Nobel Prize snub
-
Ibuprofen’s effect on red blood cells: A prickly affair
-
Calculating the true environmental costs of AI