Nicole Mortillaro

1 week ago | kamumedya.com | Nicole Mortillaro

Science·NewFifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. However, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe became stuck in Earth orbit. Now, it’s making its way back home, and there's the possibility it could make it to Earth's surface.

2 weeks ago | kamumedya.com | Nicole Mortillaro

Science·NewRemember those claims that signs of life may have been detected on an exoplanet? Scientists have been skeptical about the claim, and now new, independent research is adding to that skepticism. A new paper suggests that there was too much noise in the data to support assertionNicole Mortillaro · CBC News · Posted: Apr 29, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes agoThis illustration depicts K2-18 b, a far-off planet that a group of scientists say shows strong signs of microbial life.

3 weeks ago | kamumedya.com | Nicole Mortillaro

A new study led by a University of Calgary scientist has found evidence that suggests Mars once had a carbon cycle, giving further support for the past habitability of the red planet. Using data collected from the Mars rover Curiosity, a team of scientists found an iron carbonate mineral called siderite in the planet's Gale Crater. It's believed that this mineral formed through the process of water evaporating, and then being deposited in pores on the Martian surface.

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Nicole Mortillaro

Science·NewOne of the great things about astronomy is that it’s always full of surprises, especially when it comes to comets — you just can’t predict new ones. But there’s a lot of buzz around a recently discovered comet that has quickly brightened.

1 month ago | msn.com | Nicole Mortillaro

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