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Did you know that astronomers are getting closer than ever to understanding if we’re alone in the universe? Today, September 9, 2025, is a big day because NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is turning its powerful gaze toward TRAPPIST-1 e. This exoplanet is about the same size as Earth and orbits within the ‘habitable … Read more
Did you know that the very existence of life on Earth might be a lot more improbable than we ever imagined? A fascinating new study, published recently, is really making us think about how life got started here. This research, which looked at the fundamental building blocks and conditions necessary for life, suggests that the … Read more
Today, I want to dive into something truly fascinating: how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) finds distant planets using a powerful mathematical tool called Fourier analysis. It’s a bit like listening to a symphony in a noisy concert hall and picking out the solo violin. Even with all the cosmic interference, JWST can detect … Read more
Did you know that the universe might be hiding a truly mind-bending phenomenon? We’re talking about dark matter, that mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of the universe’s mass but that we can’t see or directly detect. Now, a new theory is suggesting that dark matter could be playing a role in creating black … Read more
Did you know that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted something truly unusual happening in the atmosphere of a distant planet? Recently, astronomers using Webb observed a planet named WASP-107b, located about 200 light-years away. This planet is a gas giant, similar in size to Jupiter but much less massive, making it a … Read more
Did life on Earth begin not under the sun, but in the deep, dark abyss of the ocean floor? That’s the fascinating question NPR’s Short Wave podcast explored recently. It’s a concept that really makes you think about where we came from, and perhaps more excitingly, where else in the universe life might be hiding. … Read more
You know, every time I look up at the night sky, I’m filled with a sense of wonder. It’s a reminder of just how vast the universe is and how much we still have to discover. That’s why I was so excited to hear about the latest news from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) … Read more
The universe is vast, and with each passing year, our ability to explore it grows. Today, I want to talk about something truly exciting: the search for life on exoplanets, specifically focusing on a fascinating world called K2-18b. As someone with a background in atmospheric science, I’m always drawn to the complex layers of planets, … Read more
Did you know that most planets in our galaxy orbit their stars in the same direction the star spins? It’s like a cosmic dance, a predictable waltz that we’ve come to expect. But what happens when a dancer suddenly decides to waltz backwards? That’s essentially what scientists have discovered with a newly found planet, and … Read more