Astronomers Discover Ice Volcanoes on Pluto

Astronomers Discover Ice Volcanoes on Pluto

Probably the biggest mystery surrounding Pluto is whether it should be considered a planet again or not. There are numerous voices claiming that Pluto should indeed be officially recognized again as the ninth planet of our Solar System.  But until…
Pluto Might Have Housed A Vast Subsurface Ocean

Pluto Might Have Housed A Vast Subsurface Ocean

New studies based on data collected from Pluto have explored the potential existence of a subsurface ocean. The theory was proposed before the 2015 flyby that provided the data, and it appears to be quite viable. One of the two…
Wind-blown Dunes have been Discovered on Pluto

Wind-blown Dunes have been Discovered on Pluto

A recent paper led by Matthew Telfer, a lecturer in physical geography at the University of Plymouth, reveals a quite intriguing discovery on the dwarf planet Pluto. Methane ice dunes have been observed at the bottom of a major mountain…