Tag: planetary science

Possible Biosignatures of Life Detected on Distant Hycean World

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The discovery of hycean worlds – planets with global oceans and hydrogen-rich atmospheres – has reshaped our hunt for habitable environments beyond the solar system. One such world, K2-18 b, has now taken centre stage. Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists recently analysed its atmosphere and confirmed the presence of carbon-bearing molecules like … Continue reading Possible Biosignatures of Life Detected on Distant Hycean World

The last set of images taken by Voyager 1 spacecraft

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A fascinating research paper recently caught my attention: it documents the final images captured by the Voyager 1 spacecraft before its cameras were permanently shut down. While the images themselves are breathtaking, what truly stood out to me was the incredible effort behind protecting the spacecraft from radiation damage as it ventured farther from the … Continue reading The last set of images taken by Voyager 1 spacecraft