Space Research

The cosmos is once again under the microscope, and this time, it’s thanks to the remarkable observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Since its launch, JWST has been peeling back layers of the universe's history, but a recent discovery has sparked one of the most mind-bending cosmic theories yet — could our entire universe exist inside a black hole?

Since landing in Jezero Crater in 2021, the rover has been investigating the planet's geology, climate history, and potential for past life. To date, Perseverance has gathered 28 of its planned 43 samples, with their return to Earth expected between 2035 and 2039.

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed on Bennu in 2020 and collected the samples, which were sent back to Earth in 2023. The return capsule safely parachuted into the Utah desert, allowing scientists to study the material for clues about the early solar system and the origins of life.

A planned renewable energy project in Chile is raising concerns among astronomers, as it could severely impact the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT). Experts warn that light pollution from the project may reduce the telescope’s capacity by up to 30%, hindering its ability to observe distant galaxies and study exoplanets.