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NASA ends MAVEN Mars mission after 11 years in orbit
NASA’s MAVEN mission, the first dedicated to studying Mars’ atmosphere and how it evolved, has ended after more than 11 years in orbit. The spacecraft operated far beyond its original one-year primary mission and delivered key data on Martian atmospheric loss.
Scientists directly observe rotation in a planet-forming disk
Researchers at France’s CNRS and the University of Bordeaux directly observed the rotation of the protoplanetary disk around the young star AB Aurigae. The finding helps explain how planetary birthplaces evolve and may improve models of planet formation.
JWST maps the cosmic web in unprecedented detail
Using James Webb Space Telescope data, astronomers led by the University of California, Riverside created the most detailed map of the cosmic web yet. The map traces galaxy structure back to when the universe was about one billion years old.
New technique reveals cloud cycles on distant exoplanets
Astronomers have developed a method to detect weather cycles on exoplanets by comparing conditions on different parts of a planet. On WASP-94A b, JWST observations found cloudy mornings and clearer early evenings, revealing strong atmospheric differences.
Euclid detects a red-dwarf brightness gap in a globular cluster
Scientists using the Euclid space telescope identified a brightness gap among red dwarfs in a globular cluster. A similar feature had been seen with Gaia in nearby stellar populations, but this is the first time it has been observed in a globular cluster.
Small Magellanic Cloud found to be expanding, not rotating
A multi-year survey of millions of stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud shows that the dwarf galaxy is expanding rather than rotating. Researchers say the motion is being shaped by the gravitational influence of the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Magnetic-field-driven weather detected on an exoplanet
Astronomers studying wind speeds on distant exoplanets reported weather systems driven by magnetic fields rather than purely hydrodynamic processes. The result is described as some of the strongest evidence yet for magnetic fields on exoplanets.
Blue Origin investigates damage after launch pad explosion
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing. The event produced a large orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
New method proposed for finding hidden supermassive black hole pairs
Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics proposed searching for repeating flashes caused by gravitational lensing to identify tightly bound supermassive black hole binaries. The team says upcoming surveys such as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and Roman Space Telescope could greatly expand the search.
AI vaccine research gains attention amid broader biotech activity
NDTV’s science coverage highlights artificial intelligence creating a vaccine aimed at a current biological target, reflecting continued momentum in AI-assisted biomedical research. The same roundup also notes other science stories, including NASA-related cosmic-ray findings and paleontology discoveries.