All articles tagged with #atmosphere
Scientists suggest Earth's magnetic field has transferred atmospheric particles to the moon over billions of years, potentially leaving a record of Earth's past in lunar soil and providing resources for future lunar explorers.
NASA's JWST has provided the strongest evidence yet that the ultra-hot super-Earth exoplanet TOI-561 b, despite its extreme conditions, possesses a thick, volatile-rich atmosphere, challenging previous assumptions about small, hot planets losing their atmospheres. The findings suggest this planet has retained its atmosphere, possibly due to a balance between atmospheric escape and magma ocean absorption, opening new questions about planetary evolution in harsh environments.
NASA astronauts have captured rare space-based images of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), such as blue jets and red tentacles, occurring above thunderstorms at high altitudes, providing new insights into atmospheric electrical phenomena and their impact on Earth's chemistry.
New observations from the JWST reveal that the rocky exoplanet TOI-561 b, despite its extreme proximity to its star, retains a volatile-rich atmosphere and is likely covered by a global magma ocean, challenging previous assumptions about such 'dead rock' planets.
Recent research suggests that truly Earth-like planets with the right atmospheric conditions for complex life are extremely rare, especially around red dwarf stars, and the likelihood of discovering intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations may be much lower than previously thought, possibly even nonexistent in our galaxy.
A new study reveals that the ancient exoplanet TOI-561 b, despite its extreme proximity to its star and high temperatures, has retained a thick atmosphere, challenging previous assumptions about hot, rocky planets and suggesting complex interactions between its surface and atmosphere. The planet's unique characteristics, including its low density and potential volcanic activity, are being studied using JWST data, providing new insights into planetary evolution in the early universe.
Italian photographer Valter Binotto captured a rare and spectacular scene of red lightning phenomena, including sprites and ELVES, triggered by a powerful lightning strike over the Adriatic Sea, creating a scene reminiscent of science fiction and the film 'Independence Day.'
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered an unusual exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, orbiting a neutron star with a unique atmosphere mainly composed of molecular carbon and helium, defying current understanding of planetary formation and atmospheric chemistry.
European orbiter captures the most detailed images of Mars' sunset, revealing layered atmospheric structures, particle sizes, and color variations that provide insights into the planet's climate and atmospheric composition, with plans to monitor these layers over time.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the ultra-hot rocky exoplanet TOI-561 b is surrounded by a dense atmosphere above a magma ocean, challenging previous beliefs about small planets close to stars being atmosphere-free. The planet's lower-than-expected density and temperature measurements suggest a volatile-rich atmosphere that persists despite intense stellar radiation, possibly maintained by a balance between atmospheric gases and a magma ocean.
NASA is launching twin orbiters to Mars to study its lost atmosphere and magnetic field, aiming to understand how solar wind stripped away Mars' atmosphere and what this means for Earth's climate and future space exploration. The mission could also help protect future astronauts from solar radiation.
Scientists used a hyperspectral camera to measure the blue aurora's altitude over Sweden, finding it occurs higher than previously thought—about 124 miles above Earth—due to chemical reactions and ionospheric changes during dawn, providing new insights into upper atmospheric physics.
NASA is launching the ESCAPADE mission, consisting of twin satellites, to study how solar wind has stripped away Mars' atmosphere over billions of years, helping to understand the planet's transformation from a potentially habitable world to a cold desert.
Flying against Earth's rotation does not speed up flights because objects and atmosphere move with the Earth due to inertia and frictional forces, and jet streams—fast-moving air currents influenced by Earth's rotation—affect flight durations more than the Earth's spin itself.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D map of an exoplanet, WASP-18b, revealing extreme temperatures and water breakdown in its atmosphere, demonstrating a new technique for studying distant worlds.