Latest articles by Sharmila Kuthunur
Hydrogen discovered in Apollo-era moon rocks could change the future of lunar exploration
Hydrogen detected in Apollo-era moon rocks suggests that future astronauts could harvest water available right on the moon to use as rocket propellant and for life support.
Scientists may finally understand why large alien planets keep turning into 'super-Earths'
New research finds that certain large exoplanets are shrinking due to internal processes, creating an abundance of rocky 'super-Earths'.
James Webb telescope uncovers mysterious Milky Way 'twin' in the early universe
A Milky Way doppleganger discovered in the early universe suggests some key physical ingredient is missing from cosmological models.
Largest-ever simulation of the universe reveals 'shortcomings' in standard model of cosmology
Scientists made a twin version of our universe, showing the evolution of all forms of matter and energy, in the biggest cosmological computer simulation to date.
Scientists found a way for two black holes to orbit each other forever without colliding
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a pair of black holes could exist in perfect pairs without leading to a cataclysmic merger, new research suggests. All it takes is a dose of cosmic expansion.
Scientists finally solve mystery of strongest Marsquake ever detected
The strongest recorded Marsquake, which rattled for six hours in May 2022, left no visible traces on the Red Planet surface. Now, scientists think they know what caused it.
Nearby asteroid may contain elements 'beyond the periodic table', new study suggests
Naturally occurring superheavy elements beyond those listed in the periodic table could potentially explain why asteroid 33 Polyhymnia is so dense, new research suggests.
Major CERN experiment proves antigravity doesn't exist — at least when it comes to antimatter
New research showing that elusive antimatter falls downward toward the Earth proves Albert Einstein right yet again.
Mysterious flashes on Venus may be a rain of meteors, new study suggests
Bright flashes in the clouds of Venus once thought to be lightning strikes may have a cosmic origin.
Humanity's future on the moon: Why Russia, India and other countries are racing to the lunar south pole
Half a century after the first humans landed on the moon, global interest is once again rising to visit our celestial neighbor. This time, nations have their sights set on the lunar south pole. Why?
India's lunar rover finds 1st evidence of sulfur near the moon's south pole
The six-wheeled Pragyan rover just notched another milestone while exploring the lunar south pole.
