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Dark stars could be up to 10 billion times as bright as the Sun, outshining entire galaxies. Key Takeaways: The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) may have identified the first-ever supermassive dark stars, a type of celestial body powered by dark matter. If confirmed, dark stars could explain anomalies in early galaxy formation and challenge…

Neutrino experiments hint at an imbalance in the early universe—could this explain antimatter’s disappearance? Key Takeaways: Scientists are investigating why the universe is dominated by matter when the Big Bang should have created equal amounts of matter and antimatter. The T2K experiment has observed neutrinos behaving differently from antineutrinos, suggesting a fundamental asymmetry. The Alpha…

A dark matter detector in Italy recorded 53 unexpected signals—possibly the first trace of dark energy. Key Takeaways: A dark matter detector may have unintentionally recorded the first direct evidence of dark energy. Scientists propose that the signal could be caused by chameleon particles, a possible dark energy force. The XENON1T experiment detected 53 unexplained…

Earth’s cell towers and TV broadcasts may already be leaking signals detectable by alien civilizations. Key Takeaways: Detecting alien technology might be the first way humanity confirms extraterrestrial life. Scientists search for technosignatures—signals or structures that indicate advanced alien civilizations. Unintentional signals, like Earth’s radio waves and pollution, could make our planet detectable. Megastructures, such…

Quantum signals could travel across the Milky Way, carrying possible alien messages undisturbed. Key Takeaways: Scientists suggest that intelligent aliens might use quantum communication to send messages to Earth. Quantum particles, like X-ray photons, could travel across interstellar space without losing their quantum nature. The study found that X-ray photons could traverse hundreds of thousands…

Scientists discovered hemolithin, the first extraterrestrial protein, inside a meteorite from space. Key Takeaways: Researchers have detected a protein in a meteorite, marking the first extraterrestrial protein ever found. The protein, called hemolithin, was discovered in the Acfer 086 meteorite, which landed in Algeria in 1990. High deuterium/hydrogen ratios in the protein confirm its formation…

Ceres, once thought to be dry, hides a vast underground ocean beneath its cratered surface. Key Takeaways: Scientists have confirmed that Ceres is an ocean world with reservoirs of salty water beneath its surface. The discovery was made using high-resolution images from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, orbiting just 35 km above Ceres. Infrared imaging revealed hydrohalite,…

For the first time, astronomers mapped the turbulent motions of gas on a distant star. Key Takeaways: Astronomers have captured the sharpest-ever image of a star’s surface and atmosphere. The breakthrough was made using the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) in Chile. Antares, a red supergiant 600 light-years away, was the subject of this detailed…

A tiny star just 12 light-years away may host two Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone. Key Takeaways: Scientists have identified two potentially habitable, Earth-sized planets orbiting the nearby Teegarden’s star. These planets, Teegarden’s star b and c, are close enough for detailed future observations. The host star is extremely old and unusually calm, increasing…

Scientists confirm multiple salty lakes beneath Mars’ south pole, raising hopes for alien life. Key Takeaways: Researchers have confirmed the existence of multiple liquid water bodies beneath Mars’ south pole. The discovery supports earlier findings of a large subsurface saltwater lake first detected in 2018. The lakes likely contain hypersaline water, which remains liquid despite…