Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals

Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals

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Mars’ two moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from the debris of an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity, according to recent simulations. Research published in Icarus suggests this scenario could explain the unique features of these moons, which differ significantly from typical spherical moons seen in the…

Scientists Discover New Electric Field in Earth’s Atmosphere Crucial for Life

Scientists Discover New Electric Field in Earth’s Atmosphere Crucial for Life

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A faint electric field has been detected in Earth’s atmosphere, confirming a theory that scientists have held for decades. This ambipolar electric field, though weak at just 0.55 volts, could play a vital role in shaping Earth’s atmospheric evolution and its ability to support life, according to recent findings. Glyn…

Voyager 2’s Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

Voyager 2’s Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

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A recent analysis of 38-year-old data from NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft has provided fresh insights into the unique magnetosphere of Uranus, according to a study published on November 11 in Nature Astronomy. During Voyager 2’s 1986 flyby, Uranus’ magnetosphere was found to be unexpectedly distorted by a blast of solar…

NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea

NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea

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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has delivered breathtaking images of Jupiter, highlighting the planet’s swirling, multicoloured storms and unique moons. During Juno’s 66th close flyby on October 23, the spacecraft approached the planet’s polar regions and captured close-up views of its fifth-largest moon, Amalthea. The raw images collected by JunoCam have since…

New Research Reveals How Dynamo Reversals Impact Mars Magnetic Fields

New Research Reveals How Dynamo Reversals Impact Mars Magnetic Fields

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Martian impact basins, previously assumed to be demagnetised due to an inactive planetary dynamo, may instead reflect the impact of a reversing magnetic field, a new study suggests. Led by Dr Silpaja Chandrasekar, PhD, indicates that Mars’s fluctuating dynamo may have been active longer than anticipated, with implications for understanding…

Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space

Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space

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British scientists have spotted something fascinating in the depths of space – a packed ridge of planets that nobody knew existed before now. The University of Warwick team found this special area while studying planets similar to Neptune that exist beyond our solar system. They noticed an interesting pattern: a…