When the Universe First Lit Up New Discoveries Explained
From her perch in the student center at MIT, Dominika Ďurovčíková often finds herself dreaming about the cosmos. Surrounded by…
Category: Exploration
Mars Jezero Crater Rocks Show Evidence of Water Before Life
In a new study published in AGU Advances, researchers from MIT and NASA unveil intriguing findings regarding Mars’ Jezero Crater.…
Scientists discover the origins of the moon’s atmosphere
Although the moon’s surface is void of breathable air, it possesses an extremely thin atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have…
Improving Exoplanet Exploration with JWST Roadmap
The launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021 heralded a groundbreaking era for exoplanet research, particularly for…
Titan’s Lakes Shaped by Waves New Study Reveals
Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, stands out as the only celestial body in our solar system—besides Earth—that showcases active…
Astronomers Measure Spin of Supermassive Black Hole Using Wobbling Material
Astronomers from MIT, NASA, and other institutions have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure the spin of black holes, leveraging…
Sun’s Magnetic Field May Originate Near Its Surface
The sun’s surface captivates us with its dazzling display of sunspots and flares, all driven by the solar magnetic field.…
Earth-sized planet discovery suggests possible lack of atmosphere
A remarkable discovery has been made by astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège, and other institutions: a new planet…
Astronomers Discover Lightweight Cotton Candy Planet
A collaboration of astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège in Belgium, and other institutions has unveiled a remarkable discovery:…
MIT Researchers Find Oldest Stars in Milky Way Galaxy
Researchers from MIT, including dedicated undergraduate students, have made a groundbreaking discovery of three of the oldest stars in the…
MIT astronomers study ancient quasars and their stellar light
Researchers from MIT have made significant strides in understanding the ancient quasars that existed over 13 billion years ago. These…
New Molecule Discovered in Space by Researchers
Recent discoveries led by MIT Professor Brett McGuire have confirmed the existence of a new molecule in outer space. The…
MIT Community Celebrates 93 Percent Solar Eclipse Totality
On Monday, the stars and celestial bodies truly aligned for the MIT community as clear skies and warm temperatures prevailed,…
Tips for Watching the 2024 Solar Eclipse Safely
On April 8, the United States will be graced by a total solar eclipse, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon where the…
Astronomers Discover New Black Hole Behavior in Distant Galaxy
Deep in a distant galaxy, a supermassive black hole seems to have developed a case of the hiccups! A collaborative…