New study reveals why galaxies at cosmic noon emitted so many high-energy cosmic rays
Roughly two billion years after the Big Bang, the Cosmic Noon saw galaxies become intensely active, with star formation rates 10 to 100 times higher than today.
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Astronomers confirm a halley-type comet's water is a near-perfect match for Earth's oceans
An international team of scientists mapped the distribution of both ordinary (H2O) and heavy (HDO) water within the comet's gaseous envelope.
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Scientists reveal signs of active life on Mars could now be detected using an old tool
This new, simple method could potentially offer a breakthrough in the search for extraterrestrial organisms.
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Cosmic signal from just 3 billion years after the Big Bang is most distant fast radio burst ever found
South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope array first detected the burst, named FRB 20240304B, in March, 2024.
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Satellite data challenges long-held beliefs about electric charge distribution in Earth’s magnetosphere
Satellites reveal that Earth's equator and poles have different magnetosphere charge patterns.
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Scientists uncover one of the most metal-poor stars ever seen, a rare find in Milky Way's halo
Using data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia satellite, a team of astronomers identified the star GDR3_526285.
5 days ago
Astrochemists identify specific molecules that explain where all the missing space sulfur went
The researchers suggest that sulfur atoms are hiding in interstellar ice, where they form solid molecules like octasulfur crowns and polysulfanes.
6 days ago
Astronomers spot hidden 'ice cube' clouds at galactic center, pointing to a recent black hole explosion
The eleven fast-moving clouds of cold hydrogen gas, dubbed 'ice cubes,' should technically not exist, per astronomers.
7 days ago
Formation of universe's first stars 13 billion years ago replicated in a groundbreaking simulation
A simulation challenges the long-held belief that the universe's first stars formed peacefully, revealing a violent and turbulent cosmic birthplace.
Aug 11, 2025
Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy
The celestial giant is 10,000 times more massive than the Milky Way's black hole and pushes the theoretical size limit.
Aug 10, 2025
Two massive gas clouds collided head-on in Milky Way—it then triggered active star formation
A team of researchers estimated the crash occurred between 0.35 and 1.03 million years ago, a timeline that aligns with the ages of young stars in the area.
Aug 8, 2025
Perseverance rover captures stunningly clear panoramic view of Martian landscape
The pictures taken from a location called 'Falbreen' reveal Mars' unusually clear skies and a variety of geological features that intrigue scientists.
Aug 8, 2025
New study identifies hundreds of previously undocumented satellite systems orbiting dwarf galaxies
Rather than focusing on large galaxies like the Milky Way, a new survey dramatically shifts the focus to dwarf galaxies.
Aug 7, 2025
Astronomers surprised to witness a young star's jet backfire, triggering dramatic cosmic explosion
This unexpected discovery suggests that the lives of nascent stars and their planetary systems are much more violent and chaotic than we ever thought.
Aug 6, 2025
Researchers discover giant starless planets capable of forming their own systems
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers investigated isolated celestial objects with masses five to ten times that of Jupiter.
Aug 6, 2025
Giant mysterious equatorial spikes on Pluto may be made of methane ice
The findings suggest these skyscraper-sized formations could encircle up to 60% of the planet's surface.
Aug 5, 2025
Black holes send ripples through space-time when disturbed — scientists have now found a way to understand these signals
Black holes produce 'ringing' vibrations when they are disturbed, such as during mergers.
Aug 4, 2025
What exactly is a Black Moon — here's when it will appear in the night sky this month
The rare celestial event is not an official astronomical term, but a calendrical one that describes an infrequent type of New Moon that isn't visible.
Aug 4, 2025
Simulations expose unexpected electron temperatures around M87 black hole's event horizon
The new models are challenging established ideas about electron temperatures in this extreme cosmic environment.
Aug 3, 2025
Groundbreaking image reveals sharply curved 'ribbon-like' plasma jet at mysterious OJ 287 galaxy's center
'We have never before observed a structure in the OJ 287 galaxy at the level of detail seen in the new image,' said one of the researchers.
Aug 2, 2025