Tag: spectroscopy

Scientists spot first alien gases from interstellar comet

A new study has looked at what interstellar comet 2I/Borisov is made of, giving us the chance to see how planets are formed in other areas of the galaxy.

Pass the salt please: Table salt found on Jupiter’s moon Europa

Astronomers have spotted something unexpectedly familiar on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa -- sodium chloride, better known as table salt. This suggests the under-ice oceans on Europa are salty and similar to our oceans on Earth.

World’s quickest laser pulse can track electrons in slow motion

The race to produce ever-faster laser pulses has set a new record, and it could lead to breakthroughs in our