Astronomers use the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to hunt for planets that form around young stars. The powerful space telescope delivered the goods quickly, albeit in an unexpected way. These young planets take shape in swirling clumps of gas and dust called protoplanetary disks, gathering more and more mass as they go. Humanity has … Read more
Scientists may have discovered how a supernova relatively close to Earth became adorned with a remarkable “string of pearls” formation. Supernova 1987A (SN 1987A) represents the remnants of a massive cosmic explosion that ripped apart a massive star and left behind a neutron star surrounded by stellar material. It is located in a satellite galaxy … Read more
Capturing carbon dioxide from the air or industries and recycling it may sound like a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas stays out of the atmosphere where it can warm the planet, avoiding the use of more fossil fuels. But not all carbon capture projects provide the same economic and environmental benefits. Some could even … Read more