Planetary Formation

Illustration of NASA's DART mission impacting asteroid Dimorphos, showcasing unexpected orbital changes (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Something Unknown Is At Work Here”: NASA’s DART Mission Unleashes Astonishing Changes in Asteroid Dimorphos, Defying Expectations
In a groundbreaking turn of events, NASA's DART mission has defied expectations by triggering unexpected changes in the asteroid Dimorphos, prompting scientists to reevaluate the dynamics of asteroid impacts and their implications for planetary defense.

By Kristen HarrisJuly 11, 2025

Illustration of ancient Martian riverbeds sprawling across the southern highlands, suggesting a water-rich past on Mars (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Ancient Martian Riverbeds Unveiled: 10,000 Miles of Watercourses Suggest Mars Was Once Lush and Teeming with Life
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of the Red Planet, scientists have unveiled nearly 10,000 miles of ancient riverbeds on Mars, suggesting it was once a lush and water-rich world.

By Michael SchneiderJuly 10, 2025

Illustration of the discovery of the oldest known rocks on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years, in northern Quebec (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Oldest Rocks Ever Found!”: Scientists Unveil 4.16-Billion-Year-Old Secrets Hidden Beneath Canadian Wilderness, Redefining Earth’s Fiery Origins
In a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of Earth's origins, geologists have uncovered the planet's oldest known rocks in northern Quebec, dating back an astonishing 4.16 billion years.

By Michael SchneiderJuly 1, 2025

Illustration of a ghost plume beneath Oman, depicting its influence on Earth's internal dynamics (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Ghost Plume” Discovery: Scientists Uncover Hidden Giant Hot Rock Beneath Oman, Raising Alarm Over Earth’s Inner Heat Dynamics
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges traditional geological theories, scientists have identified a hidden "ghost" plume beneath Oman, revealing an unprecedented subterranean phenomenon that may reshape our understanding of Earth's internal dynamics.

By Vivian HoJune 18, 2025

Illustration of Pluto's unique atmospheric haze particles as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Pluto’s Atmosphere Is Unlike Any Other”: James Webb Telescope Unveils Bizarre Haze Phenomenon That Defies Solar System Norms
In a groundbreaking astronomical discovery, scientists have unveiled Pluto's atmosphere as a unique and complex blend of haze particles, challenging existing paradigms and offering new insights into planetary science.

By Michael SchneiderJune 5, 2025

Illustration of crystalline water ice around a young, Sun-like star (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Webb Unveils Cosmic Water Wonderland: Groundbreaking Discovery of Crystalline Ice Around Young Sun-Like Star Sparks Planetary Formation Revelations
Recent discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope have unveiled the presence of crystalline water ice around a young, Sun-like star, providing groundbreaking insights into the early stages of planetary formation and the potential delivery of water to emerging terrestrial planets.

By Vivian HoJune 3, 2025