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science1 month ago•51 min saved

Earth’s hidden balance: a persistent east–west albedo symmetry revealed

A 25-year CERES record reveals a unique and persistent east–west albedo symmetry around 27°E, where Eastern and Western Hemispheres reflect nearly identical solar radiation. The symmetry forms a triple balance: high-cloud reflection is stronger in the Eastern Hemisphere, low-cloud reflection dominates in the Western Hemisphere, and ice-free ocean fractions are nearly the same in both hemispheres, collectively maintaining similar reflectivity. Interannual variability of the symmetry tracks ENSO, implying a link to Walker circulation, while climate models (CMIP6) fail to reproduce this feature, highlighting gaps in cloud representation. The finding offers a new constraint for Earth system models and underscores the need for sustained radiation-budget observations amid climate change.

via Nature|

#ceres #cloud-radiative-effect #cmip6

space1 month ago•4 min saved

Ceres Reveals Hidden Brines and Cryovolcanic Activity Beneath Occator Crater

NASA’s Dawn data show Ceres has a complex surface with a gravity anomaly indicating subsurface brines beneath Occator crater, where bright deposits like Cerealia Facula and Vinalia Facula suggest recent cryovolcanic activity. The findings point to a possible past subsurface ocean, a high water content around 25%, and ongoing surface modification from impacts, making a future orbiter/lander sample-return mission plausible to study these features in detail.

via Universe Today|

#ceres #cryovolcanism #dawn-mission

lifestyle3 months ago•7 min saved

Ceres in Taurus Sparks Long-Term Love Shifts Across the Zodiac (March 15, 2026)

As Ceres moves into Taurus on March 15, 2026, the daily love horoscopes urge a long-term, reciprocal approach to romance. Each sign receives personalized guidance to nurture self-care, healing, and stable connections, encouraging patience, quality time, and authentic expressions of love rather than quick wins.

via YourTango|

#astrology #ceres #horoscopes

science9 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Warns Earth Is Darkening, Raising Climate Concerns

Scientists have discovered that Earth is getting darker overall, with a more pronounced darkening in the Northern Hemisphere, likely due to climate change, aerosol pollution reduction, and natural disasters, challenging the long-held assumption of hemispheric symmetry in Earth's reflectivity.

via 404 Media|

#albedo #ceres #climate-change

science9 months ago•6 min saved

10 Surprising Discoveries by Astronomers While Pursuing Other Goals

Astronomers have made several unexpected discoveries while searching for other celestial phenomena, including the discovery of Uranus, Ceres, solar flares, cosmic X-rays, the cosmic microwave background, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, exoplanets, dark energy, and fast radio bursts, all of which have significantly advanced our understanding of the universe.

via Gizmodo|

#astronomy #ceres #cosmic-microwave-background

science10 months ago•5 min saved

New Findings Suggest Ceres and Asteroid Belt Could Have Supported Life

New research suggests that billions of years ago, the dwarf planet Ceres may have had the right ingredients and energy sources to support simple microbial life, due to past hydrothermal activity driven by radioactive decay, despite its current icy and cold state.

via Space|

#astrobiology #ceres #dwarf-planet

science10 months ago•3 min saved

NASA's Ceres Discoveries Suggest Past Habitability and Potential for Life

NASA's Dawn mission revealed that Ceres, the largest object in the Asteroid Belt, may have supported single-celled life 2.5 to 4 billion years ago due to a once-active subsurface water reservoir heated by radioactive decay, although it likely no longer has an internal ocean today.

via ScienceAlert|

#asteroid-belt #ceres #nasa-dawn-mission

science10 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Study Suggests Ceres May Have Been Habitable

NASA research suggests that Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, may have supported single-celled life 2.5 to 4 billion years ago due to a once-present subsurface water reservoir heated by radioactive decay, despite being too cold now to sustain liquid water.

via Universe Today|

#ceres #early-life #habitable

science10 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Finds Evidence Ceres Could Have Supported Microbial Life

NASA's study suggests that Ceres may have once had conditions suitable for microbial life, with a subsurface ocean enriched with chemicals and energy sources, similar to Earth's hydrothermal vents, although it is no longer habitable today.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#ceres #dwarf-planet #habitability

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Ceres' Potential for Habitability and Past Life Conditions

New NASA research suggests that Ceres, the largest asteroid in the belt, may have had a long-lasting source of chemical energy in its past, potentially supporting microbial life, due to a steady supply of hot, mineral-rich water from its interior, although current conditions are too cold for habitability.

via Phys.org|

#ceres #dwarf-planet #habitability

science10 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Scientists Suggest Ceres Could Have Supported Life Due to Long-Lasting Energy Sources

NASA research suggests that Ceres, a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt, may have had a long-standing internal energy source around 2.5 billion years ago, which could have supported microbial life due to the presence of water, organic molecules, and chemical energy, although it is now too cold to be habitable.

via NASA (.gov)|

#ceres #dawn-mission #habitability

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Ceres: The Hidden Ocean of the Asteroid Belt

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, is a nearly spherical dwarf planet with complex geology and evidence of a once-frozen ocean, making it a compelling target for future exploration and the search for past life in our solar system.

via Big Think|

#asteroid-belt #ceres #dwarf-planet

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Ceres: A Clue to Life's Origins on a Dwarf Planet

A new study suggests that collisions in space can produce and preserve carbon on dwarf planets like Ceres, which may hold clues to the origins of life. The research highlights the importance of future sample return missions to analyze organic materials on Ceres, especially in light of its potential subsurface ocean and the challenges posed by shock metamorphism during impacts. Funding and mission planning are critical for advancing this research.

via Salon.com|

#carbon #ceres #planetary-formation

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Ceres: A Potential Ocean World Teeming with Life-Supporting Organics

Recent research on the dwarf planet Ceres, based on data from NASA's Dawn mission, has identified 11 new regions rich in organic materials, suggesting the presence of an internal reservoir. This discovery raises the possibility that Ceres could support biological processes, as these materials may have formed within the planet itself. The findings enhance Ceres' significance in planetary science and space exploration, highlighting its potential as a target for future missions and its role in understanding the solar system's history and the potential for life beyond Earth.

via Earth.com|

#astrobiology #ceres #dawn-mission

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Ceres: A Treasure Trove of Water and Organic Material Unveiled

Data from NASA's defunct Dawn spacecraft suggests that the dwarf planet Ceres may have a rich reserve of organic materials, potentially supporting conditions for life. Researchers identified 11 regions on Ceres with high organic content, indicating these materials might originate from within the planet. This discovery challenges previous theories that organics were delivered by comets or asteroids. The findings highlight Ceres' significance in the search for extraterrestrial life and its potential as a resource base for future space missions. The study was published in the Planetary Science Journal.

via Space.com|

#ceres #dawn-spacecraft #organic-materials