Researchers have found evidence that the mass of black holes in the centre of the galaxy determines how soon its star formation stops, with bigger black holes turning off the process earlier. Continue reading Bigger black holes turn off star formation in galaxies earlier
Category Archives: Space Exploration
NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Researchers in Australia have found a way to increase wheat production by up to three times through their “speed breeding” procedures inspired by NASA experiments to grow the crop in space. Continue reading NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Did our solar system form in bubbles around massive star?
Floating a new theory about the birth of our solar system, a new study says that it could have formed in the bubbles produced by a giant, long-dead star which was more than 40 to 50 times the size of our own Sun. Continue reading Did our solar system form in bubbles around massive star?
NASA scientists to survey unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice
NASA scientists are set to embark on a 756-kilometre expedition in one of the most barren landscapes on Earth to survey an unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice. Continue reading NASA scientists to survey unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice
NASA looks at Artificial Intelligence to communicate with space
As collection of space data increases, NASA is exploring the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into space communications networks to meet demand and increase efficiency. Continue reading NASA looks at Artificial Intelligence to communicate with space
Earth-sized planet that could host alien life found
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet outside our solar system which is expected to be temperate and could be a “comfortable abode for possible life”. Continue reading Earth-sized planet that could host alien life found
Soon, India-Japan to jointly explore the moon
Asserting that the relationship between the space agencies of India and Japan has had a “visible change”, the Indian Space Research Organisation chief on Friday said the countries are working towards a joint lunar mission soon. Continue reading Soon, India-Japan to jointly explore the moon
Astronomers discover bizarre star that won’t die
An international team of astronomers has made a bizarre discovery—a star that refuses to stop shining despite exploding more than once over a period of 50 years. Continue reading Astronomers discover bizarre star that won’t die
NASA’s 2020 Mars rover to have 23 ‘eyes’
NASA said its Mars 2020 mission will have more “eyes” than any rover before it – a grand total of 23, to create sweeping panoramas, reveal obstacles, study the atmosphere and assist science instruments. Continue reading NASA’s 2020 Mars rover to have 23 ‘eyes’
Morocco to launch earth observation satellite
Morocco is set to join a select group of countries in Africa that have a satellite in orbit with the launch on November 8 of its earth observation satellite. Continue reading Morocco to launch earth observation satellite