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New Earth-like Exoplanets Discovered: Are We Truly Alone? In one of the most exciting developments in modern astronomy, today planet news reveals that scientists have discovered two new planets that may have the potential to host life. These findings—based on cutting-edge observations and analysis using both new detection methods and the James Webb Space Telescope—could …
Read MoreNew Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Theory in Our Solar System Why in the News? A team of US-based astronomers has made a new planet discovery, identifying a new dwarf planet named 2017 OF201 in the outer solar system, potentially challenging the Planet Nine hypothesis. This finding, part of ongoing efforts to map our …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? NASA’s TESS has discovered a “warm Jupiter” exoplanet over 1,000 light-years away using the transit method. This gas giant’s detection highlights TESS’s continued success in exoplanet exploration and deepens understanding of planetary formation and atmospheric characteristics beyond our solar system. Discovery by TESS: NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), launched …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached just 6 million km from the Sun’s surface on March 22, 2025, setting a new record. It continues to study solar wind, corona, and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into space weather and solar activity. Highlights of the Mission: The Parker Solar Probe, launched by …
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