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
Hidden entrances uncovered on the Moon by AI, paving way for future lunar missions
This innovative research unveils a new strategy for mapping vital surface features on distant celestial bodies, which could profoundly reshape how we conduct robotic and human space missions.
Aug 2, 2025
Micrometeorites provide new method for reconstructing Earth's past climate, says new study
Scientists pioneered a new method to analyze the chemical composition of fossilized space particles to determine what Earth's atmosphere was like billions of years ago.
Jul 31, 2025
Scientists surprised to learn ghostly particles inside collapsing star may hold the key to black hole formation
Neutrinos, elementary particles with electron, muon and tau 'flavors' are notoriously difficult to investigate, primarily due to their incredibly weak interactions.
Jul 30, 2025
Hubble Telescope reveals ultra-diffuse galaxy F8D1 shut down star formation nearly two billion years ago
Compared to typical galaxies of similar scale, ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) stand out due to their reduced rates of current star formation.
Jul 29, 2025
Hear the sound of a dying star with the sonification of Crab Nebula's Pulsar heart
Scientists have transformed X-ray data from the Crab Nebula's rapidly spinning pulsar into an auditory experience.
Jul 28, 2025
Astronomers stumble upon enigmatic dead star blasting out unique radio emissions
Astronomers have categorized the new source, officially known as ILT J163430+445010, as a long-period transient (LPT), a kind of celestial object that broadcasts radio pulses with a much longer periodicity than conventional pulsars.
Jul 27, 2025
Astronomers uncover complex organic molecules in young star's disk, hinting at cosmic origins of life
Astronomers used ALMA to detect 17 complex organic molecules in the disk of the active protostar V883 Orionis.
Jul 26, 2025
Once-in-a-century solar event to cast complete darkness over regions worldwide for 6 minutes and 21 seconds
The longest solar eclipse for the next 89 years is to arrive in 2027, and people in Egypt might have a better experience of the event.
Jul 25, 2025