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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Why Is the Universe Silent? Lithuanian Scientist on Cosmic Loneliness and Our Lost Dream of Reaching the Stars

The article discusses insights from Lithuanian scientist Dr. Vytautas Stankus regarding the search for extraterrestrial life and the existence of exoplanets beyond our solar system.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Galactic Orbit of the Solar System is Behind the Earthโ€™s Great Extinction

The article discusses the Earthโ€™s formation, the emergence of life, and the various mass extinction events over geological time, suggesting a connection between these extinctions and the solar system's galactic orbit.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

A plan to reach the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS proposes a risky maneuver close to the Sun

Scientists propose a bold maneuver involving a close flyby of the Sun to intercept the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which is moving away from the solar system.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Gravity Creates Snowman-Like Objects Beyond Neptune

A new study by Michigan State University scientists reveals that the formation of snowman-like objects in the outer regions of the Solar System is due to a simple gravitational process.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Researchers have learned the secrets of the snowman of our solar system (video)

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the snowman-shaped object known as Arrokoth, which is the most distant and primitive body visited by a spacecraft from Earth.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How a rotten egg helped decipher the greatest mystery about exoplanets

A new study suggests that hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, plays a key role in the formation of exoplanets by influencing their development around stars outside our solar system.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With a solar system to assemble, Genios magazine helps kids return to school

Genios magazine launches a new initiative to make school more fun by providing kids with model pieces of the solar system, enhancing their learning experience.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Pluto was discovered, it was once considered the ninth planet of the solar system

On February 18, 1930, astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered Pluto, which was initially regarded as the ninth planet in the solar system.

Feb 18 โ€ข 01:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Jupiter may have more oxygen than scientists estimated

Recent simulations reveal that Jupiter's atmosphere contains significantly more oxygen than previously thought, challenging past estimates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A Last Chance for Sky Shooters.. Comet "Wierzchos" Bids Farewell to Earth During Calm Evenings

Astronomy enthusiasts have a brief opportunity to capture images of Comet Wierzchos before it fades away from view as it travels deeper into the solar system.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Inverted Solar System Intrigues Astronomers and Challenges Planet Formation Theories

Astronomers have discovered an unusual planetary system that contradicts classic planet formation models, as reported by the European Space Agency.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Galileo Was Accused of Heresy, Copernicus Had Already Corrected the Solar System

The article discusses how Galileo Galilei was accused of heresy on February 13, 1633, for supporting Copernicus' heliocentric theory, leading to his eventual house arrest by Pope Urban VIII.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A solar system with two Earth-like planets has been discovered: "It breaks all the schemes"

Astronomers have discovered a new solar system, LHS 1903, which features two Earth-like planets, challenging existing physical models of planetary formation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

A solar system with two 'Earths' discovered in an unprecedented order

Astronomers have discovered a unique solar system, LHS 1903, featuring four planets with a configuration unlike any previously observed.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Astronomical finding: scientists confirm the existence of a volcanic cave on Venus

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a volcanic cave on Venus, which is identified as the largest lava tunnel in the solar system, based on data from NASA's Magellan probe.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Theia: the planet that Earth may have 'swallowed', helping to form the Moon

The article discusses the hypothetical planet Theia, which scientists believe may have collided with the young Earth, contributing to the formation of the Moon.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The first underground tunnel on Venus has been located

Scientists have discovered what appears to be a massive underground tunnel on Venus, formed by volcanic activity, based on data from NASA's Magellan mission.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Juno reveals the secret of the flames of the moon "Io", the most violent in the solar system

NASA's Juno spacecraft uncovers new insights into the volcanic activity on Io, Jupiter's moon, challenging previous scientific understandings.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Exoplanetary debris disks: The turbulent youth of distant worlds

The ALMA radio telescope has captured many debris disks around young stars, revealing the dynamic development of planetary systems including our own.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

In the "Eye of God" Recorded the Chemistry of Life and the End of the Solar System

A spectacular new image of the Helix Nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, reveals both the chemistry of life's origins in our solar system and a glimpse into its ultimate fate.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The largest planet in the solar system turned out to be smaller than previously reported

NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided the most accurate measurement of Jupiter, revealing that it is slightly smaller and less spherical than previously estimated, which aids in understanding its internal structure and the formation of the solar system.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought

Jupiter is slightly smaller and more flattened than scientists believed for decades, according to a new study using data from the Juno spacecraft.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Juno reveals the true size of Jupiter... a planet slightly smaller and more oblate than expected

NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter is slightly smaller and has a greater equatorial flattening than previously thought, enhancing scientists' understanding of the giant planet's internal structure and its role in the formation of the solar system.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Impactful Revelation of Science About the True Appearance of Jupiter: "Books Will Have to Be Updated"

A new study reveals that Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, may not be as large as previously believed, prompting a need for updates in astronomical literature.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

The Earth hides mysterious elements. Scientists see opportunities in them

Scientists are investigating the significant losses of lighter elements such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and noble gases on Earth, which are far less abundant compared to their presence in the Sun and meteorites, potentially due to material loss during the formation of the Solar System and deeper processes within Earth's core.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Monstrous Waves

Scientists at Penn State University have discovered a super-Earth outside the Solar System that may harbor life.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

We first saw Titan up close. One of the greatest successes of European science

The Huygens probe successfully landed on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, on January 14, 2005, marking a pivotal moment in the exploration of the solar system.

Jan 14 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

When Rocks Come from Space: How Meteors and Asteroids Threaten Earth and How We Can Protect It

The article discusses the dual nature of asteroids and meteors as both potential threats to Earth and crucial elements in the history of our solar system.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Astronomers Discover the Fastest Rotating Asteroid in the Solar System

Astronomers have discovered the fastest rotating asteroid, 2025 MN45, which spins every 1.88 minutes, using the new Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
Life & Tech

Science News: A Golden Opportunity to See the Brightest Form of Jupiter in the Night Sky

A rare opportunity to observe Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, as it shines brightly in the night sky.

Jan 10 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Autarky in a Power Outage? The False Security of Solar System Owners

Many homeowners believe that having a large solar battery in their basement can help them withstand a prolonged power outage, but they may be under a false sense of security as most systems require an additional switch for the battery to take over supply.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

The mystery of 'shrinking planets' solved: this is how the most common worlds in the Universe are formed

The observation of four 'baby' planets with unusually low densities demonstrates how planetary systems evolve and why our Solar System is a rarity.

Jan 10 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"Jupiter is more complicated than we imagined".. Juno reveals an unprecedented face of the giant of the solar system

NASA's Juno spacecraft has unveiled surprising and complex details about Jupiter, reminiscent of the ancient myth where Juno uncovered truths about its behavior.

Jan 8 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

The Mystery of the Wandering Planet. Expelled from Its Solar System, It Now Wanders Alone in the Universe

A planet the size of Saturn, moving towards the center of the Milky Way, has been accidentally observed despite emitting no light and not orbiting any star.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

'Cazan' and weigh, for the first time, a wandering planet that roams alone through the galaxy

A groundbreaking collaboration between ground-based and space observatories has confirmed the mass and distance of a wandering planet, revealing it was 'exiled' from its original solar system.

Jan 1 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Two 'guest suns' shone over the Earth when the first humans began to walk

A team of astrophysicists has finally solved the mystery of the strange energy overload surrounding the Solar System, shedding light on the origins of life on primitive Earth.

Dec 30 โ€ข 01:28 UTC

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