Scientists have discovered that an asteroid 20 times larger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, 4 billion years ago, causing a significant change in its rotational axis and long-term consequences for its geology
NASA's New Horizons has provided the most accurate measurements of the cosmic optical background, light coming from all known galaxies, revealing new details about the evolution of the universe and galaxies throughout history
Recent discoveries by the James Webb telescope suggest that dark matter plays a key role in the formation of supermassive black holes in the early universe by preventing hydrogen from cooling and allowing these giant objects to form much earlier than theories predicted
New research reveals pairs of quasars in the early universe, pointing to the key role of galaxy mergers in the rapid growth of supermassive black holes. These findings provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of early galaxies.
The discovery in the galactic cluster Macs J0018.5+1626 provides the first insight into the separation of dark matter and ordinary matter velocities during a collision, using advanced techniques such as the kinetic Sunyaev-Zel 'dovich effect to measure gas velocity.
New NASA research suggests that the oceans beneath the icy surfaces of Europa and Enceladus could support life. Organic molecules, such as amino acids, could survive despite harsh radiation, opening up the possibility of detecting signs of life without the need for deep drilling.