In a mission that seems straight out of science fiction, the European Space Agency (ESA) is launching (October 7th, 2024)… The post Hera Prepares to Explore the Aftermath of Earth’s First Planetary Defense Test appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

Thanks to the unparalleled capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), we now have a window into the very… The post Do Early Galaxies Change Our Understanding of the Universe’s Age? appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

The Hubble Space Telescope has once again provided us with an astonishing glimpse of the universe, this time focusing on… The post The Mystery Behind NGC 4694—A Galaxy Like No Other appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

WROCŁAW, POLAND—According to a Science in Poland report, Marta Osypińska of the University of Wrocław and Piotr Osypiński of the Polish Academy of Sciences have identified 30 archaeological sites in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. On the southern end of the park, the researchers found previously unknown paintings on the walls …

In the vast expanse of the early universe, black holes—some of the most mysterious and powerful objects—are now proving to… The post The Early Universe Holds Far More Black Holes Than We Ever Expected appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

Coffin of Edi, Assiut, Egypt ASSIUT, EGYPT—Ahram Online reports that a tomb dated to the 12th Dynasty has been discovered on the west bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt’s Western Assiut Mountain by a team of researchers from Sohag University and Berlin University. The tomb belonged to Edi, …

OSTRÁ LÚKA, SLOVAKIA—According to a report in The Slovak Spectator, a geophysical survey conducted at the site of the Church of the Epiphany in central Slovakia’s town of Ostrá Lúka has revealed the floor plan of a medieval structure measuring more than 55 feet long and 28 feet wide. The …

For decades, astronomers have eagerly anticipated the moment when T Coronae Borealis, a reoccurring nova known for its breathtaking brightness,… The post Astronomers Await the Dazzling Explosion of a Rare Nova — But Not Just Yet appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

Our Sun’s incredible power made its presence felt once again yesterday when a significant solar flare disrupted radio communications on… The post A Massive Solar Flare Caused a Temporary Radio Blackout appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos

Skywatchers across South America were treated to a rare celestial event—a mesmerizing annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the… The post South America Experiences Breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse appeared first on Curiosmos. Source: Curiosmos