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Astrophysics research in North America

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of the advancements in astrophysics research in North America.
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Scientists discover massive “Noctis volcano” and buried glacier ice on Mars

A colossal volcano and a potentially buried glacier ice sheet in Mars' Tharsis volcanic province has been unveiled near the equator of the red planet.
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The theory behind sand ripples: Mars and Earth’s surprising connection

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and collaborators from Denmark, Germany, Italy, China, and the US have challenged conventional ideas by proposing a suitable theory explaining the formation of sand ripples on both Mars and Earth.
Pulsar in deep space. Collapse of a stellar core to a neutron star

Distant lights in space: Fermi Telescope unveils a hidden universe of pulsars

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has illuminated a hidden field of pulsars, revealing 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars with an additional 34 awaiting confirmation These findings mark a seismic leap, heightening our understanding of these enigmatic cosmic marvels by 27-fold since the mission's inception in 2008. What are pulsars? Pulsars, the stellar remnants born...
The "Big Bang" explosion in deep space

Astronomers unlock the secret of heavy element formation in cosmic collision

An international team of astronomers has discovered the mysterious origins of heavy elements in the universe.
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NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers neutron star in remnants of supernova

NASA's James Webb Telescope has found the best evidence yet for the presence of a neutron star at the site of a recent supernova explosion.
Mars high resolution image. Mars is a planet of the solar system. Sunrise with lens flare. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.

NASA is looking for volunteers for a simulated Mars mission

NASA is calling for people to participate in its next one-year Mars surface mission, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration.
Bright blue space nebula

Cosmic dust storms: Supernova sparks new understanding

Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism for creating cosmic dust.
The James Webb Space Telescope observed 19 nearby face-on spiral galaxies in near- and mid-infrared light as part of its contributions to the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) program. PHANGS also includes images and data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope’s Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, which included observations taken in ultraviolet, visible, and radio light. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Janice Lee (STScI), Thomas Williams (Oxford), PHANGS Team, Elizabeth Wheatley (STScI)

JWST reveals 19 nearby spiral galaxies in stunning clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unleashed fascinating images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of nearby spiral galaxies.
Moon in the sky and a red cloud

Moon’s shrinkage and moonquakes act as a challenge for future artemis missions

Will the moon's shrinkage impact NASA's Artemis missions? potential hazards could impact NASA's Artemis missions.
Landscape with Milky way galaxy. Sunrise and Earth view from space with Milky way galaxy. (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)

Astronomers discover an Earth-sized planet in our cosmic backyard

A team of astronomers has identified a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world.

Tracking infrared radiation: The JWST unravels celestial enigma

Using the NASA James Webb Telescope, astronomers have discovered an enigmatic brown dwarf named W1935, radiating infrared radiation from methane in its upper atmosphere.
Black hole in space.

NASA’s dark matter discoveries

A groundbreaking recovery system developed by researchers at the University of Sydney has successfully salvaged data from a NASA mission to map dark matter surrounding galaxy clusters.
Brachiosaurus and triceratops in the valley at the lake .

Detecting ancient earth-like planets easier than identifying modern Earth

Scientists at Cornell University suggest that by examining Earth's Phanerozoic era, telescopes could improve the detection of potential signs of life on exoplanets.
Nebula picture on dark sky full of stars

James Webb’s view of the Crab Nebula

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, recently observed the Crab Nebula, a remnant of a supernova explosion situated 6,500 light-years away in the Taurus constellation.
Red planet Mars surface. Exploration and expedition on red planet. Perseverance expedition. Earth to Mars. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Uncovering the origin of Mars’ biggest seismic event

Scientists found that the largest Mars seismic event was caused by tectonic forces, not a meteorite impact.
Jupiter and Asteroids

James Webb Space Telescope reveals Jupiter’s unseen atmospheric feature

The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA, has made a groundbreaking observation within Jupiter’s atmosphere, unveiling a previously undiscovered phenomenon.

OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample holds the key to unlocking solar system secrets

Osiris-Rex mission unlocks solar system secrets from Bennu asteroid sample, with material shared for current research and preservation for the future.
Planet Jupiter, Space

Jupiter’s icy moon: James Webb Space Telescope reveals carbon dioxide on Europa

In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered compelling evidence of carbon dioxide on Europa.
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Earth’s electrons potentially creating water on the Moon

High-energy electrons originating from Earth are believed to be contributing to the formation of water on the Moon's surface, according to recent research.

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