Researchers at the University of Oxford have uncovered compelling evidence about the origins of Earth’s water. By analyzing a rare meteorite type known as an enstatite chondrite—chemically similar to the early Earth—they discovered a native source of hydrogen, a key ingredient in water formation. Discovery of native hydrogen in ancient meteorite suggests early Earth materials […]
Carbonaceous chondrites—a rare type of meteorite—hold clues to the early days of the solar system. These ancient space rocks are packed with water, carbon, and organic compounds, making them incredibly valuable to scientists. However, despite their importance, they make up less than 4% of meteorites found on Earth. So, where are the rest? A new
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Recent observations have corrected a long-held misconception regarding the length of a day on Uranus. New, more accurate measurements of the planet’s rotation have revealed that a full day on Uranus lasts 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds. This is 28 seconds longer than previously estimated, based on data gathered by Voyager 2 during
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One of the most extensively studied space rocks has recently surprised scientists once again. The “mudball meteorite” Aguas Zarcas, which spent two million years in orbit without colliding with any other objects (or sustaining any damage if it did), challenges the conventional view of the “fragile” carbonaceous chondrite class to which it belongs. Public Fascination
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An eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) unexpectedly turned into a nine-month wait for a return to Earth.
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SpaceX successfully launched four astronauts on Friday, kicking off the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Their arrival will provide enough personnel to allow Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth after a nine-month stay. The Dragon spacecraft is set to dock with the ISS late Saturday, with the new crew
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Airtel announced on Tuesday a partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to India, years after Elon Musk’s company first attempted to enter the world’s second-largest internet market. However, this is not a confirmed rollout. The launch depends on regulatory approval from IN-SPACe and the Department of Telecommunications, Airtel clarified in its statement.
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During a test flight on Thursday, SpaceX’s Starship lost control while in space, marking its second consecutive failed attempt to reach orbit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly grounded flights at major Florida airports and rerouted others due to concerns about potential “space launch debris.” The agency informed TechCrunch that SpaceX must conduct a mishap
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Structures the size of continents, protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth’s outer core, may be contributing to an instability in our planet’s magnetic field. Initial Assumptions About Similarity These two formations, one beneath the Pacific and the other under Africa, have similar characteristics in terms of seismic waves, leading scientists to initially believe they
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Mars, often depicted as a dry, dusty, and barren desert, was once abundant in water, even containing oceans, according to a recent study. Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals Evidence of Martian Beaches Using ground-penetrating radar, researchers have discovered underground features that resemble beaches, indicating that Mars hosted a northern sea 4 billion years ago. This is some
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