Category: Universe

Jupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot might not be the same dark spot observed on the planet over three centuries ago. From 1665 to 1713, astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini and others documented a dark oval feature on Jupiter, known as the Permanent Spot, located at the same latitude as the current…

Unusual observations of distant galaxies are prompting cosmologists to reconsider established theories about the universe, including the existence of dark matter. A study published on June 20 in *The Astrophysical Journal Letters* suggests that these observations might challenge the current understanding of dark matter. Richard Brent Tully, an astronomer at…

Belief in aliens has been a recurring theme throughout history. According to a 2019 Gallup poll, about one-third of Americans think that UFO sightings might be evidence of extraterrestrial spacecraft. However, 60 percent believe these unusual sightings can be explained by human activity or natural phenomena, and 7 percent are…

The first generation of stars played a crucial role in shaping the early universe. With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, we now have a promising opportunity to observe these ancient stars. The birth of the first stars marks a pivotal moment in cosmic history. These stars emerged…

NASA has cancelled the VIPER moon rover mission, which was scheduled to launch in 2025, citing budgetary issues. This decision comes despite the rover being fully constructed. NASA has announced the cancellation of the VIPER moon rover mission, which was scheduled for launch in September 2025. The rover, which is…

We may have identified a potential entry point to caves beneath the Moon’s surface, which could offer protection from harmful radiation for future astronauts. There is probably a network of caves hidden just below the surface of the moon, and researchers may have finally found an access point. These caves…