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Star-forming regions are often dark in visible light because dust blocks the view. The ALMA observatory studies their millimetre and submillimetre radiation. Its linked antennas reveal cold dust and molecular gas. This makes it possible to explore the regions where stars form and where the raw materials for new planets gather around young stars.
Observations indicate that the expansion of the universe is not simply slowing down all the time. On large scales, expansion has accelerated in later cosmic epochs. Dark energy is the term for a possible cause within the standard model. Its nature remains an open question and is being investigated using supernovae, galaxy maps and gravitational lensing.
Dark matter is the name for an as yet unidentified component of matter whose gravitational effects are visible in many places. The movements of galaxies, gravitational lensing and cosmic structures cannot be accounted for by the observed ordinary matter alone. This does not mean that its particles have already been found. Well-measured effects and an unknown nature are two different statements.
An Earth-sized planet is not automatically a second Earth. Its atmosphere, radiation environment and evolutionary history also matter when assessing potentially life-friendly conditions. Telescopes can study selected gases or a planet’s thermal radiation. Such measurements are valuable, but neither a single molecule nor a location in the habitable zone proves habitability or life.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the N159 nebula, where numerous young stars are forming. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, this region provides insights into early star formation.
Source: Space.comAstronomers have identified a potential new dwarf planet candidate named 2026 ED138, located far beyond Pluto. The discovery was made possible by advanced data analysis from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Source: MashableThe Juno spacecraft has captured detailed observations of how Jupiter utilizes complex plasma waves to defend against solar wind. These findings are helping researchers better understand the physical processes behind exploding stars.
Source: ScienceDailyIndia successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite into orbit using a GSLV rocket. This marks another significant advancement for the nation's satellite-based navigation program.
Source: Space.comResearchers solved a 170-year-old mystery, determining that a stellar wobble was caused by stellar activity rather than a giant planet. This opens the door for searching for smaller, potentially habitable worlds nearby.
Source: ScienceDailyAstronomers have identified a new dwarf planet candidate named 2026 ED138 using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This notable find is located in the outer reaches of our solar system.
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