The chemistry of carbon dioxide may not save the human race on Earth, but could enable a new beginning for life on the red planet.
Space
Water on the moon might be more abundant than previously thought
Tiny moon shadows may harbor hidden stores of ice.
Astronomers record last moments of star as it’s devoured by a black hole and turned into “spaghetti”
New observations capture a star experiencing spaghettification as it’s sucked in by a supermassive black hole.
Black holes take 2020 Nobel prize in physics
Three laureates share this year’s Nobel prize in physics for their discoveries about one of the most exotic phenomena in the universe: the black hole.
Could there be life on Venus? Sighting of a rare molecule could be the answer
A possible marker of life has been spotted in the clouds of Venus and has astronomers excited about the possibility of extra-terrestrial “aerial” life on the harsh planet.
Jupiter’s moons could be warming each other
The gravitational push and pull by Jupiter’s moons could account for more warming than the gas giant Jupiter alone.
Where rocks come alive: OSIRIS-REx observes an asteroid in action
While studying asteroid Bennu up close, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft witnessed periodic outbursts of material being kicked up from the surface; a dedicated observation campaign revealed details of the activity.
Planet-forming disc torn apart by its three central stars
New observations allowed astronomers to see, for the first time, the shadow of GW Orionis’ inner ring, which helped them figure out its 3D orientation.
Can bacteria survive in space?
New study provides the best estimate to date that bacteria could survive a trip to Mars.
Strange gamma-ray heartbeat puzzles scientists
Cosmic gas cloud blinks in sync with circling black hole.
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