Discoveries Archives - Page 5 of 49 - Anexartiti: Beyond Earth’s Boundaries

Discoveries·Earth·Exoplanets·Life·Planets·Uncategorized

Is Earth No Longer Special? Stunning New Exoplanet K2-18 b Might Harbor Life

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered exoplanet K2-18 b, located about 124 light-years from Earth, stirring excitement in the scientific community. K2-18 b resides in a habitable zone around a red dwarf star, indicating potential conditions for supporting life. The exoplanet’s

31 January 2025

$$$·Discoveries·Life·Moons·Planets·Solar System

Is the Moon Still Alive? Shocking Discovery Reveals Recent Tectonic Activity

The Moon may have been geologically active as recently as 14 million years ago, challenging beliefs about its inert status. Researchers identified 266 new ridges, indicating ongoing surface evolution due to tectonic activity. Some ridges cross craters younger than 200 million years,

31 January 2025

$$$·Discoveries·Earth·Science·Solar System·Space Missions

Is an Asteroid Headed for Earth? What You Need to Know About 2024 YR4

A 1.2% chance of impact from asteroid 2024 YR4 is low, with a 99% likelihood of a safe pass. The asteroid measures between 131 and 328 feet in width, comparable to a large building. If it were to collide with Earth, the

31 January 2025

$$$·Discoveries·Earth·Life·Science·Sun

NASA’s Record-Breaking Spacewalk: A Stunning Achievement Beyond Earth

NASA astronauts completed a 5.5-hour spacewalk, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. Sunita Williams set a new record for the most cumulative time spent in spacewalks by a woman, totaling 62 hours and 6 minutes. The mission successfully removed a challenging

31 January 2025

$$$·Asteroids·Discoveries·Earth·News

NASA Discovers Asteroid That Could Hit Earth in 2032—But Here’s the Good News

NASA’s detection technology identified asteroid 2024 YR4 with a 1.4% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. There is a reassuring 98.6% probability that the asteroid will miss Earth. The asteroid measures between 130 and 300 feet wide and could cause regional

31 January 2025

$$$·Asteroids·Discoveries·Earth·European Space Agency·Science

Will an Asteroid Strike Earth? What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Space Threat

The asteroid 2024 GU4 poses a potential threat to Earth in 2031, with a size comparable to the Statue of Liberty. In case of impact, the explosion could affect areas up to 50 kilometers from the landing site. Despite low probabilities of

31 January 2025

$$$·Discoveries·Earth·Life·Moons·Solar System

Asteroids May Have Delivered Life’s Building Blocks to Earth—Here’s What NASA Discovered

NASA’s analysis of asteroid Bennu samples reveals essential life ingredients. Ammonia levels found in the samples are significantly higher than Earth’s natural levels, implying a formation in a colder region of the solar system. The samples contain 14 of the 20 amino

31 January 2025

$$$·Asteroids·Discoveries·Earth

Astonishing Discovery: Massive Asteroid Could Threaten Earth by 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4, nearly 200 feet wide, is on a predicted collision course near Earth. It was discovered on December 25, 2023, by the Catalina Sky Survey. Currently rated level three on the Torino scale, it has the highest impact probability among

31 January 2025

Cosmic Phenomena·Discoveries·Planets·Solar System·Space Missions·Uncategorized

Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe: The Revolutionary Impact of Planetary Alignment

The celestial alignment of six planets is revolutionizing space exploration, marking significant advancements in astrophysics and technology. Recent artificial intelligence and machine learning breakthroughs enhance telescopic systems, allowing for deeper analysis of planetary compositions and interactions. Solar sail technology, utilizing sunlight for

31 January 2025

$$$·Discoveries·Earth·Life·Space Missions·Sun

Sunita Williams Makes History as Spacewalking Superstar

Astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the most time spent spacewalking, surpassing Peggy Whitson’s total of 60 hours and 21 minutes. This spacewalk was Williams’ ninth and the 92nd for a U.S. astronaut. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore

31 January 2025