Biology Stunning JWST image proves we were right about how young stars form editor1, July 20, 2024 It has long been thought that young stars forming near each other will be aligned in terms of their rotation, and observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have offered confirmation The Serpens Nebula: aligned jets are visible as a series of red streaks in the top left corner NASA,… Continue Reading
Biology These stunning images made the shortlist for space photo competition editor1, July 20, 2024 See some of the dazzling pictures that were shortlisted for the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition Astronomy Photographer of the Year, the annual photo competition showcasing all things space, is back for its 16th run. More than 3500 images were submitted for the award. Among the 30 to make the… Continue Reading
Biology Deep pit on moon may be entrance to cave that could act as lunar base editor1, July 20, 2024 We may have finally found an entry point to the caves hidden beneath the moon’s surface, which could shield future astronauts from dangerous radiation An illustration of the proposed below-ground shape of Mare Tranquillitatis pit on the lunar surface Wagner and Robinson There is probably a network of caves hidden… Continue Reading