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Moon is shrinking, causing landslides in lunar south pole

In a cosmic revelation, Earth's moon has undergone a significant transformation, diminishing more than 150 feet in circumference over millions of years due to the gradual cooling of its core. Much like a grape wrinkles into a raisin, the moon exhibits creases as it contracts. Unlike...

NASA MESSENGER Mission Data Reveals Surprising Chromium Abundance on Mercury

Mercury, the enigmatic planet closest to the sun, has long puzzled scientists with its unusual characteristics. Now, a groundbreaking study led by Arizona State University scientist Larry Nittler has shed light on the planet's composition, unveiling fascinating insights into its origin and geological history. The research,...

NASA’s MAVEN Mission Captures Striking Ultraviolet Views of Mars

In a remarkable display of the Martian atmosphere and surface features, NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission has unveiled stunning ultraviolet images of Mars. These captivating visuals were captured at different points along the planet's elliptical orbit around the Sun, providing scientists with...

Sonifying Astronomical Data: Translating the Universe into Harmonies

In a fascinating endeavor, NASA has embarked on a project that transforms astronomical data into melodious compositions. This innovative technique, known as "sonification," takes the vast amount of digital information collected by NASA's space telescopes and converts it into musical notes and sounds. By assigning different...

Webb Telescope Discovers Galaxies’ Impact on Early Universe Transformation

New findings from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shed light on the remarkable transformation of the early universe, revealing the pivotal role played by galaxies in shaping its evolution. In an era known as the Era of Reionization, approximately 1 billion years after the...

NASA space mission locates source of CO2 emissions on Earth

Using space-based observations a case study show how carbon dioxide emissions and reductions can be tracked at the source of a large European coal-fired power plant. A recent series of Earth-observing missions from NASA allowed researchers to monitor and quantify carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from...