- These Earth-like planets could be our new homes
Imagine a life outside the blue planet, Earth, where there is no sunrise, no sunset! Well, we cannot but astronomers have some different words to say. They believe that most of the planets in our galaxy that have Earth-like temperatures may be suitable for humanity. Because their orbital period is the same as their period of rotation, these planets will always present the same face to their sun, just like we see the moon as it orbits the Earth.
NASA Rover Curiosity discovers Mars rocks more porous than predictedIn the latest 'Red planet' observation, scientists with the help of data from NASA's Curiosity rover found that the rocks on Mars are more porous and less compacted than expected.
Trash bag like long object is floating above Earth, say scientistsWhile studying the inside-out of the Earth, astronomers have spotted a mysterious "empty trash bag" floating above Earth.
World's largest digital sky survey brings biggest astronomical data everAstronomers during the largest digital sky survey have revealed the biggest astronomical information, which is over 1.6 petabytes. It is the second edition of data, scientists say.
This how life came to Earth and Moon was bornThough science and technology is paving ways to explore the universe, life on earth remains a mystery, yet. Scientists give different definition and assumption behind the evolution of life on Earth. Now, a new study claims that mysterious planet impact some billion years ago brought forward life on the Earth and created the Moon.
Saturn ring ripples explains how long a day lasts on planetWe can hardly imagine, how long Saturn spins, just by watching the clouds swirling at its surface. But the ripples in the ring have all the explanations about how fast the planet rotates. Well, its day flies by in 10 hours, 33 minutes and 38 seconds.
Strange orbits in outer solar system are not shaped by 'planet nine' reveals new studyA recent space research claims that the mystery orbits of unknown in the outermost reaches of our solar system are not caused by the hypothesised ‘Planet Nine'. The phenomenon can be explained by the gravitational force of small bodies orbiting the Sun beyond Neptune.
Scientists discovers new planet twice the size of Earth, likely to find liquid waterA thorough study of data from NASA's Kepler space telescope has led scientists to discover a new planet that is twice as large as Earth. The newly discovered planet is within a zone that could allow liquid water to exist on its surface.
Upcoming astronomical events in 2019, you can't missThe astronomical events play a significant role in our life. Come 2019, there are notable astronomical events including eclipses, meteor showers, phases of the moon, and motions of the planets, which are worth-noticing.
Oxygen in planet is not a sign of life, says studyWhile most scientists across the globe believe that oxygen plays a key role for the existence of life; a new study contradicts the age-old thinking. The study claims that presence of oxygen and organic compounds on planets don't necessarily mean they can host life.
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