megangibson+FollowThis Interstellar Comet Is Full of SurprisesThe James Webb Space Telescope just checked out comet 3I/ATLAS, and it’s blowing scientists’ minds. Not only is this icy visitor from another star system super old—like, 7 billion years old—but it’s got the highest carbon dioxide-to-water ratio ever seen in a comet. That could mean it formed in some wild, radiation-packed corner of the galaxy. Basically, this cosmic traveler is rewriting what we know about how comets (and maybe even planets) are born! #Science #JamesWebb #SpaceScience369Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowMagnets Might Save Astronauts’ Breath!Turns out, the secret to making oxygen in space might be hiding on your fridge door! Scientists found that regular neodymium magnets can help pull oxygen out of water in zero gravity—no fancy tech needed. Instead of bulky machines, magnets guide oxygen bubbles to where they need to go, making life support way easier for future space travelers. Who knew magnets could be this cool (and life-saving)? #Science #SpaceScience #Magnets50Share
Michael Flores+FollowAlien Earths Don’t Need Water?!Scientists just flipped the script on what we thought about life in space. Turns out, water might not be the only game in town—some alien worlds could host life in totally different liquids called ionic salts. These can exist in wild temps and pressures where water can’t, meaning way more planets could be ‘habitable’ than we ever imagined. The universe just got a whole lot weirder (and cooler). #Science #AlienEarth #SpaceScience30Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowYour Phone Might Be Blocking Black HolesWild fact: Scientists use black holes in distant galaxies to pinpoint exactly where Earth is in the universe—so our GPS, climate tracking, and even online banking work. But all our phones, wifi, and satellite internet are clogging up the radio waves they need to track those black holes! If we don’t clear up the radio spectrum, our everyday tech could get seriously glitchy. Who knew your Netflix binge could mess with space science? #Science #BlackHoles #SpaceScience40Share
James Brady+FollowQuasars: Not All Are Loud & Proud!Astronomers just used the MeerKAT telescope to check out 104 quasars—those insanely bright galaxy cores powered by black holes. Turns out, only about 5% are actually 'radio-loud' (aka blasting strong radio waves). Most are surprisingly chill! Plus, the deeper look revealed more star-forming activity than expected, especially in the most distant quasars. Basically, the universe is way more subtle and complex than we thought. Who knew black holes could be so...quiet? #Science #QuasarQuest #SpaceScience41Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowMars Was Always Destined to Be a DesertTurns out, Mars was never meant to be a lush, watery world like Earth. New research says the Red Planet had brief wet spells thanks to the sun, but its fate as a frozen desert was sealed from the start. Even with river valleys and lakebeds, Mars just couldn’t keep water around—the carbon got trapped in rocks and never made it back out. Basically, Mars had its moments, but habitability was always the exception, not the rule! #Science #Mars #SpaceScience121Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowMars Rocks: Perseverance’s Toughest Grind YetNASA’s Perseverance rover just had a showdown with a stubborn Martian rock nicknamed Kenmore, and it wasn’t easy! After some serious scraping and blasting, the rover finally got a peek at what’s inside—clay minerals and even some surprise manganese. Why care? These finds could mean Mars was once wet and maybe even habitable. Plus, future Mars explorers might use these rocks for building or fuel. Space lifehack: Even Mars has tough days at work! #MarsRover #SpaceScience #LifeOnMars #Business #Industry30Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowSpace Booze: The Secret to Life?Scientists just found methanol (yep, alcohol!) swirling around a young star 330 light-years away. Why does this matter? Turns out, these boozy molecules are building blocks for life—think amino acids and all that good stuff. The wild part: the ratio of these molecules matches what’s in our own comets, hinting that cosmic cocktails might’ve helped kickstart life on Earth. Basically, we might owe our existence to space booze delivered by ancient comets! #SpaceScience #OriginsOfLife #AstroChemistry #Science40Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowThe Moon’s Core Is Basically a Metal BallTurns out, the Moon isn’t just a dusty rock—it’s got a molten outer core and a solid, iron-like inner core, kind of like Earth! Scientists finally pieced this together using crazy-precise laser data and space missions. This solves a decades-old mystery and even hints that the Moon once had its own magnetic field. Wild to think our lunar neighbor is way more complex than we thought. Can’t wait to see what future missions dig up! #MoonMystery #SpaceScience #LunarDiscovery #Science102Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowThe Moon’s Core Is Basically Iron?!Turns out, the Moon isn’t just a pretty face—it’s got a solid iron-like heart! Scientists finally confirmed the Moon’s inner core is solid (not molten or made of cheese, sorry), and it’s super similar to Earth’s. This could totally change what we know about how the Moon—and maybe even the Solar System—formed. Who knew our lunar neighbor was hiding such a big secret? #MoonMystery #SpaceScience #LunarCore #Science20Share
