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Sciworthy

Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Category: Astrobiology & Space Science

"Hubble Gazes at a Dazzling Star Cluster" by NASA Hubble
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What makes ‘chemically peculiar stars’ peculiar?

Posted on April 27, 2026April 15, 2026 by Ben Pauley

Scientists used a network of satellites to measure the rotational characteristics of 85 stars previously thought to have unique chemistries.

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    The Milky Way Galaxy and the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds
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    A halo of dark matter surrounding our Galaxy

    Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Ben Pauley

    Researchers studied the motions of stars in the outer regions of the Milky Way Galaxy and found that the gravitational field of a long,…

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      Mars 2020 Perseverance rover selfie
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      Could we find DNA on Mars?

      Posted on March 23, 2026March 19, 2026 by Aubrey Zerkle

      Scientists used a highly sensitive DNA sequencing method to identify microbes from rock samples exposed to radiation levels equivalent to…

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        "Lagoon Cocoon" by geckzilla is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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        What lies between the stars?

        Posted on March 16, 2026March 11, 2026 by Ben Pauley

        Astronomers simulated the clouds of material between stars. They found that regions of space with more heavy elements tend to be cooler and…

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          Five antennas of the Australia Telescope Compact Array, near Narrabri, NSW
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          Has Earth received any radio signals from aliens?

          Posted on March 5, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ben Pauley

          Scientists affiliated with the SETI@home project analyzed 14 years of radio wave data collected by the Arecibo Telescope and identified 92…

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            Human contemplates the universe
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            “Radical mundanity” could explain why we haven’t met aliens

            Posted on March 4, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ben Pauley

            In response to the question, “Where are all the aliens?”, one astronomer argued that, if they are similar to humans, they may have faced…

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              Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
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              Are aliens receiving radio signals from Earth?

              Posted on March 3, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ben Pauley

              Scientists calculated the maximum distance at which extraterrestrials with modern human-level technology could detect radio signals from…

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                Technosignatures
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                These gases could signify intelligent life beyond Earth

                Posted on March 2, 2026February 26, 2026 by Aubrey Zerkle

                Astronomers proposed that the industrial gases nitrogen trifluoride and sulfur hexafluoride could provide measurable signs of advanced…

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                  NASA’s Webb Uncovers Star Formation in Cluster’s Dusty Ribbons, NGC 346 (NIRCam)
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                  JWST reveals properties of dusty star-forming galaxies

                  Posted on February 26, 2026February 4, 2026 by Sciworthy

                  Astronomers used new JWST data to unravel the structures of 22 dusty star-forming galaxies that previous telescopes couldn’t see.

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                    Hands holding soil
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                    Hidden bacteria dominate Earth’s deep soils

                    Posted on February 16, 2026February 13, 2026 by Arda Sems

                    Scientists showed that an understudied bacterium is widespread in deep soils worldwide and adapted to life with very little energy.

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