This undated NASA visual shows an artist’s concept of the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, also known as Janssen, a rocky planet that is much larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and the star it circles. It is known as a “super-Earth.” For years, astronomers have looked for rocky planets outside of our solar system…
Signs of extraterrestrial life? The human race continues to astonish scientists as they work to find an answer. The NASA Curiosity rover has seen manganese in several locations on Mars, which is a recent and significant development. But more of it was discovered by the rover at the Gale crater. The onboard ChemCam instrument of…
Green is the color that is most closely linked with life on Earth, from small single-celled algae to massive sequoias. However, a recent study that was released on Wednesday indicates that we should probably catch for the color purple rather than green while searching for extraterrestrial life. The green pigment chlorophyll helps plants and other…
Mercury is a celestial marvel that is closest to the Sun and has many interesting features that are just waiting to be discovered. The planet’s close proximity to the Sun causes it to undergo drastic temperature variations. Temperatures can reach a blazing 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) during the day and as low as…
Another important discovery made with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope is the presence of carbon dioxide in a specific area of Europa’s frozen surface. For life as we know it, carbon is a necessary component. This suggests that the most recent Webb find might represent a significant development in the quest for…