A young star system in the constellation Musca is grabbing attention. This system, located 307 light-years away, is home to two massive gas giants. These planets are still in the process of forming, making them bright and visible to astronomers. The star at the center of this system is incredibly yo
In a shocking turn of events, a small aircraft vanished from the sky near San Diego. The plane, a Cessna 414, was carrying six passengers when it suddenly disappeared. It was Sunday afternoon, and the plane had just taken off, heading towards Phoenix. The last known location was about 8 kilometers f
Scientists have found a peculiar compound in the atmosphere of a distant planet. This compound is dimethyl sulfide, or DMS, which is also responsible for the distinct smell of the sea on Earth. The planet in question, K2-18 b, is located about 124 light-years away in the constellation Leo. This disc
The International Space Station (ISS) Research and Development Conference has been scrapped. This news came from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). The decision was made due to current regulatory and budgetary constraints. NASA's reduced support was the main reason behind th
The outer solar system has always been a mystery. It is full of icy objects and comets. The Oort Cloud is a region far beyond Pluto. It is filled with icy relics from the solar system's formation. Comets can hurtle toward Earth from the cloud, but scientists have never glimpsed its true shape.
Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russian airfields is a game-changer in the ongoing conflict. This daring operation, which took place over 18 months, shows Ukraine's ability to outsmart and outmaneuver a much larger enemy. The strike, codenamed "Spiderweb, " targeted four Russian airfields, severely
June 2025 is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with several notable celestial events and sky sights to look forward to. The moon will have some close encounters with various stars and planets throughout the month. The Arietid meteor shower will reach its daytime peak, offering a chance t
Venus is a planet that never fails to surprise. It has a lot of volcanoes. More than 1, 600 large volcanoes have been spotted so far. Among these, there are some that are quite odd. They are called pancake domes. These are not your typical volcanoes. They are wide and flat, stretching for mile
The small plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood left six people dead and eight injured. The incident happened early Thursday morning when a Cessna 550 jet clipped power lines and crashed in thick fog. The plane was supposed to land at Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport but never made
Britney Spears had a rough welcome home after a trip to Mexico. She was greeted by cops at LAX. This happened because of something she did on the plane. It all started when she returned from a vacation in Cabo San Lucas. The cops met her at the airport. They gave her a warning for her behavior on t
