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A NASA-backed study suggests Jupiter’s formation helped determine how Earth acquired phosphorus and nitrogen, two elements essential for life. (Image for representation: Magnific)

NASA-backed study reveals how Earth got key ingredients for life

June 07, 2026 9:38 am

A new study suggests Earth's supply of phosphorus and nitrogen came largely from the inner solar system, challenging longstanding ideas about the origin of these life-essential elements

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Ring of dust beyond Jupiter may have birthed generations of space rocks, says study

May 30, 2026 9:35 am

A new study reveals a dust trap beyond Jupiter's orbit acted as a breeding ground, forming distinct generations of planetesimals over millions of years.

The additions include four new moons of Jupiter and 11 of Saturn, formally reported by the Minor Planet Centre, which tracks and verifies small celestial objects. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

Jupiter and Saturn gain more moons: Solar system count rises to 442

March 22, 2026 9:34 am

The latest discoveries have pushed Saturn’s moon count to 285, and Jupiter’s to 101, highlighting rapid progress in deep-space observation.

The alignment will be visible across many parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. In India, the best time to catch the event will be about 30 minutes before sunrise.(Image: freepik)

Stargazing guide: A timeline of key upcoming sky events from December 2025 to 2026

November 29, 2025 9:09 am

2025 will end with a noticeable lunar event — a supermoon on December 24; and 2026 will start strong as Jupiter reaches opposition on January 10, making it the brightest.

The image of Jupiter captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows vivid auroras and the famous Great Red Spot. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols (University of Leicester))

Jupiter saved Earth from spiralling into the Sun, scientists say

October 28, 2025 9:36 am

New simulations from Rice University reveal how Jupiter’s rapid early growth blocked gas and dust from reaching the Sun, helping the inner planets, including Earth, form and survive.

As it turns out, Europa has an active surface with ongoing geological processes. (Image Source: NASA)

Scientists spot signs of a liquid water ocean under Europa’s surface ice

July 23, 2025 9:19 am

Jupiter's moon Europa, which was often pictured as a still, silent shell may be home to a giant liquid water ocean that holds twice as much water as Earth.

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October 24, 2024 6:24 pm

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