Saturn"s Insides Are Sloshing Around
A new paper suggests Saturn's core is more like a fluid than a solid, and makes up more of the planet's interior than we thought. From a report: With its massive rings stretching out 175,000 miles in diameter, Saturn is a one-of-a-kind planet in the.....»»
Saturn: We may finally know when the magnificent rings were formed
Saturn's rings are one of the jewels of the solar system, but it seems that their time is short and their existence fleeting......»»
What Cassini"s "grand finale" taught us about Saturn"s interior
Six years ago the Cassini spacecraft, which had spent nearly two decades in orbit around Saturn, finished its mission with a grand finale, plunging itself into the depths of Saturn's atmosphere. Those last few orbits and the final plunge revealed a w.....»»
Saturn"s rings younger than previously thought—just a few hundred million years
Saturn's rings are much younger than scientists once thought, according to new research from Indiana University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy Richard Durisen—and they are not here to stay......»»
New study puts a definitive age on Saturn"s rings: They"re really young
A new study led by physicist Sascha Kempf at the University of Colorado Boulder has delivered the strongest evidence yet that Saturn's rings are remarkably young—potentially answering a question that has boggled scientists for well over a century......»»
More evidence emerges that Saturn’s rings are much younger than the planet
'In a way, we’ve gotten closure on a question that started with James Clerk Maxwell.” Enlarge / "Backlit" image of Saturn and its rings, taken by the Cassini spacecraft in 2006. (credit: NASA/Public domain) Astronome.....»»
To split in two, stem cells harness the power of wrinkles
What seems like a straightforward task for a cell—dividing in two—is actually an intricate series of engineering puzzles. A dividing cell needs to maneuver its insides so that the right components will end up in each cell, to produce two function.....»»
See the moon and Jupiter get cozy in May’s skywatching highlights
NASA’s sky-watching update for May features some wonderful views of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars, as well as of our lunar neighbor......»»
SpaceX’s ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ was actually good news for Elon Musk
It may seem like Silicon Valley speak for failure, but the launch went way better than it could have. Here’s why. Starship launched today. The most powerful rocket ever made cleared the tower, flying with twice the thrust of the Saturn V rock.....»»
Solar sails could guide interplanetary travel, says new study
Space travel has brought us to our next-door neighbor, the moon, and to the depths of our larger solar community inhabited by giants such as Saturn and Jupiter......»»
Icy moonquakes: Surface shaking could trigger landslides
A new NASA study offers an explanation of how quakes could be the source of the mysteriously smooth terrain on moons circling Jupiter and Saturn......»»
Saturn’s rings are raining down particles on its atmosphere
New research using the Hubble Space Telescope shows that Saturn's icy rings actually heat up its upper atmosphere......»»
Plastics Are Devastating the Guts of Seabirds
New research shows that seabirds’ ingestion of the pollutant scars their insides—a new disease called “plasticosis”—and may disturb their microbiomes......»»
Study suggests explanation for unusual radar signatures of icy satellites in the outer solar system
A study co-authored by Southwest Research Institute Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jason Hofgartner explains the unusual radar signatures of icy satellites orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. Their radar signatures, which differ significantly from those of r.....»»
How NASA’s Dragonfly mission will assess Titan for habitability
NASA's robotic rotorcraft Dragonfly will explore Saturn's moon Titan -- a location that is intriguing because it is thought to be potentially habitable......»»
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. This mission, ca.....»»
Study explains how Enceladus ejects particles from oceans beneath its surface
Although it is relatively small, Enceladus—the sixth largest of Saturn's 83 moons—has been considered by astronomers to be one of the more compelling bodies in our solar system......»»
Hubble is investigating mysterious “spokes” in Saturn’s rings
Saturn is famous for its beautiful rings, but these rings have a strange feature: spokes that appear intermittently. Now Hubble is on the case......»»
Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared
Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner......»»
Investigations reveal more evidence that Mimas is a stealth ocean world
When a Southwest Research Institute scientist discovered surprising evidence that Saturn's smallest, innermost moon could generate the right amount of heat to support a liquid internal ocean, colleagues began studying Mimas' surface to understand how.....»»
How to watch the conjunction of Venus and Saturn online today
There's a close conjunction of Venus and Saturn in the sky tonight, which you can watch online from the warmth of your home......»»