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Mars October 1, 2019

Life on Mars? Researcher wants microbes in space to help humans survive 'barren sterile planets'

A controversial new research paper suggests that in order for humanity to survive "barren sterile planets" such as Mars, we have to send other forms of life there first 鈥� in the form of microbes.

Planets September 30, 2019

Planet 9 may not be a planet at all, but rather a 'primordial black hole,' shocking study suggests

The possible existence of聽Planet聽Nine and its impact on distant objects in the solar system has fascinated researchers for some time. But a new study suggests that the theoretical object, may not be a giant planet hiding behind Neptune聽鈥斅燽ut rather a primordial black hole.

AIR AND SPACE September 23, 2019

'Ad Astra' sets 'new standard' for science fiction films, ex-NASA engineer says

The Brad Pitt-helmed space epic "Ad Astra" sets a new standard for science fiction films, a former NASA engineer who served as a technical consultant for the movie told 91爆料.

Planets September 23, 2019

Venus was likely habitable for 3B years. Then something mysterious happened.

Although it's possible Mars once supported life, Earth is the only planet in the solar system currently known to do so. BHowever, a new study notes that Venus may have been habitable for a few billion years 鈥斅爑ntil something mysterious happened.

Planets September 11, 2019

Water detected on potentially 'habitable' exoplanet for first time, scientists say

Scientists have detected water vapor in the atmosphere of a 鈥渟uper-Earth鈥� exoplanet with potentially habitable temperatures. The discovery, which is being touted as a milestone, could have major implications in the search for life outside the Solar System.

Planets August 30, 2019

Darth Vader's birthplace found? Evidence of dangerous volcano, lava world spotted in deep space

Researchers believe they have discovered what they describe as "the first volcanically active exomoon," a celestial body eerily reminiscent of the tiny, fiery "Star Wars" planet, Mustafar, where Anakin Skywalker turned into Darth Vader.

Planets August 28, 2019

NASA chief says Pluto is a planet: 'It鈥檚 the way I learned it'

Pluto may have lost its status as a planet more than 13 years ago, but don't tell that to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Planets August 28, 2019

NASA reveals secrets of 'Hot Jupiter' exoplanets

A new study has revealed a surprising secret about exoplanets known as "hot Jupiters" 鈥� the dark sides of the planets have "surprisingly uniform" temperatures, suggesting the clouds could be made of minerals and rocks.

Astronomy August 27, 2019

Strange giant planet 'unlike any other' discovered

Astronomers have spotted a giant exoplanet that they say is unlike any other.

Planets August 26, 2019

Alien planets could be better suited for life than Earth: study

Earth's oceans have made it the perfect environment for biodiversity, but a new study suggests that it may not have the best conditions in the galaxy.

Planets August 22, 2019

Scientists discover 2nd alien planet around star Beta Pictoris 鈥� and it's huge

The solar system around a star called Beta Pictoris was already a pretty interesting place, with a large planet scientists have actually seen and a huge amount of rubble flying around.