Approximately 12 years ago, a groundbreaking discovery sent ripples through the scientific community: the confirmation of the Higgs boson. This elusive particle, theorized by physicist Peter Higgs in the 1960s,…
In October 2017, astronomers detected an extraordinary event—the arrival of an interstellar asteroid entering our solar system. The asteroid, later named ‘Oumuamua, was the first interstellar object known to pass…
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have recently uncovered a surprising truth: the colors of Neptune and Uranus, two of our solar system’s outermost planets, are not as we’ve imagined them…
Mars has captivated the human imagination for centuries, and each new mission to the Red Planet expands our understanding of its mysteries. With recent discoveries about its surface, subsurface features,…
In the vast tapestry of the cosmos, every now and then a discovery emerges that challenges our understanding of the universe. One such discovery is J0613+52, a galaxy that appears…
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have identified a powerful gamma-ray hotspot located beyond the boundaries of our Milky Way galaxy. Detected in the constellation of Centaurus, this mysterious emission of…
In the 1970s, astronomers uncovered a fascinating process that changes how stars, including our sun, age and evolve. Known as magnetic braking, this phenomenon slows down a star’s rotation as…
From ancient stargazers to modern astronomers, humanity has always been captivated by the mysteries of the universe. The Milky Way, our galaxy, is a dynamic, complex structure that has held…
The cosmos is a vast and intricate tapestry, full of phenomena that challenge our understanding of the universe. Recently, astronomers studying the globular cluster NGC 1851 made an unexpected discovery:…
Plants, often perceived as passive life forms, have long intrigued scientists with their unique responses to their environment. Recent advancements in fluorescence imaging have allowed scientists to witness a surprising…