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Research on Mars reveals cold climatic conditions similar to subarctic Newfoundland, suggesting the possibility of preserving amorphous materials

Research on Mars reveals cold climatic ...

A new study shows that the climatic conditions on Mars 3 to 4 billion years ago were similar to subarctic Newfoundland. This discovery can help understand the history of Mars and its ability to support life

Dark comets: up to 60% of near-Earth objects could contain ice and be key to delivering water to Earth, a new University of Michigan study shows

Dark comets: up to 60% of near-Earth objects ...

Up to 60% of near-Earth objects could be dark comets, reveals a new study. These mysterious asteroids likely contain ice and could have been key to delivering water to Earth, providing new insights into the origin of water on our planet

Detailed Research on Dark Matter and Dark Energy: New Data and Discoveries in 2024

Detailed Research on Dark Matter and Dark ...

Scientists have made significant progress in understanding dark matter and dark energy thanks to new data from projects like Euclid and the Dark Energy Survey. These discoveries provide a deeper insight into the nature of the universe and its evolution over billions of years

James Webb Telescope: Galactic Dance of the Penguin and the Egg Reveals Secrets of the Universe Through Infrared Light

James Webb Telescope: Galactic Dance of the ...

For two years now, the James Webb telescope has been fascinating scientists by uncovering the secrets of the universe through infrared light. The recent observation of the Penguin and the Egg galaxies reveals a fascinating gravitational dance that shapes our understanding of the universe

Supermassive black holes as "hearts" and "lungs" of galaxies: new insights into mechanisms controlling galaxy growth and preventing premature collapse

Supermassive black holes as "hearts" and ...

Astrophysicists from the University of Kent have discovered that supermassive black holes act as the hearts and lungs of galaxies, regulating their growth and preventing them from becoming too large. This discovery helps explain why galaxies are not as large as expected and how they are sustained over billions of years

The latest studies of dark matter in the Draco galaxy using the Hubble Telescope reveal new details about the distribution of dark matter and the motions of stars

The latest studies of dark matter in the ...

A team of astronomers analyzed 18 years of Hubble observations of the Draco galaxy to build the most accurate three-dimensional model of star motion and study the distribution of dark matter.