Webb telescope reveals thousands of newborn stars in Lobster Nebula

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning infrared image of the Pismis 24 star cluster within the Lobster Nebula, showcasing thousands of sparkling newborn stars. Located about 5,500 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius, this region highlights massive star formation sculpted by intense radiation and winds. The image provides rare insights into the evolution of hot young stars.

NASA's DART mission reveals unexpected asteroid tumbling

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos more than expected, but scientists were puzzled by the discovery that the impact caused the moonlet to start tumbling. The mission, which involved crashing a spacecraft into Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed to test planetary defense techniques. Observations from ground-based telescopes confirmed the surprising rotational change.

NASA Reveals Evidence of Life on Mars

15 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

NASA scientists have uncovered the strongest evidence yet of potential life on Mars through analysis of recent rover data. The findings include organic compounds that suggest microbial activity in the planet's past. This discovery was announced in a press conference today.

Asteroid 2025 QV9 Approaches Earth Safely

18 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

NASA is tracking asteroid 2025 QV9, a 100-foot object moving at over 10,000 mph, set to pass Earth on September 10, 2025, with no risk of impact. While some reports raise alarms, official data confirms a safe distance. This event highlights ongoing planetary defense efforts.