Our Supermassive Black Hole Resembles A Football From Spinning So Fast
The supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy is spinning almost as fast as theoretically possible, according to new measurements by astronomers. This rapid spin rate helps explain...
View ArticleAstrophysicists Crack Decades-Old Anomaly In Planetary Nebulae
A perplexing mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for over 20 years has finally been solved. The enigma centered around the unexpectedly low levels of sulphur detected in Planetary...
View ArticleHunt For Alien Technosignatures Takes Innovative Turn: ‘Like Looking For...
A team of scientists has developed an innovative new strategy for hunting extraterrestrial intelligence that takes aim at one of astronomy’s most exciting unsolved mysteries – are we alone in the...
View ArticleNASA Able To Track Deep Space Laser For First Time With New Hybrid Antenna
For the first time, NASA’s new hybrid antenna was able to receive both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from deep space, marking a significant leap forward for space communication. This...
View ArticleCosmos History Made! Scientists Discover Water On Asteroids For First Time
In what could have come out of the Apple TV+ space drama “For All Mankind,” scientists have made an astonishing discovery on the surface of asteroids — water. This finding, a collaborative effort...
View ArticlePhoto: Mars Rover Captures ‘Googly Eye’ Lunar Eclipse
Sometimes it seems as if the cosmos possesses a subtle sense of humor. Such is the case in a recent photo snapped by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which shows a Martian lunar eclipse — resembling a...
View ArticleWorld First: Astronomers Detect Universe’s Elusive Dark Matter Web
An astonishing discovery has changed the way astronomers will forever look at the universe. In a study from Yonsei University, scientists have made history by being the first in the world to directly...
View ArticleYoung Star’s Eruption Akin To Repeatedly Detonating Earth’s Entire Nuclear...
A violent eruption from a young Sun-like star is revealing potential impacts on the formation of planets. A team of astronomers from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) made the...
View ArticleSolved! Scientists Crack Code On Sun’s Polar Gamma Ray Bursts
The mystery surrounding the Sun’s gamma rays may finally be coming into focus. Portuguese researchers are unveiling new insights into the behavior of high-energy radiation, specifically gamma rays,...
View ArticleWebb Telescope Data: How An ‘Irregular’ Galaxy Unlocked Secrets Of The Early...
A neighboring galaxy is providing unprecedented insights into the early universe. Utilizing data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte (WLM) galaxy is serving as a key...
View ArticleProtecting Astronauts: Why Their Gut Bacteria Matter for Space Travel
As humanity sets its sights on Mars and beyond, scientists are delving into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of space travel: the health of astronauts’ microbiomes. Astro...
View ArticleTime Traveling From Mars: Volcanoes Unlock Earth’s Ancient Past
Ancient volcanoes on Mars may unlock secrets into Earth’s own planetary evolution. Researchers from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are revealing a complexity and diversity far beyond what was...
View ArticleRetired ESA Satellite Will Soon Crash To Earth — But Scientists Not Sure...
In a milestone moment for European space exploration, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) venerable Earth observation satellite, ERS-2, is predicted to make its final descent into Earth’s atmosphere on...
View ArticleDon’t Bug Out: Termite Mounds Could Help Astronauts Live On Moon
NASA is gearing up for a triumphant return to the moon with its Artemis program, aiming to land American astronauts on the lunar surface for the first time since 1972. A key goal is to establish a...
View ArticleNew Radar Systems To Shield Earth From Armageddon-Like Cosmic Threats
It appears astronauts don’t have to go the full “Armageddon” route to destroy an Earth-ending meteor. In a move to fortify Earth against potential catastrophic impacts from asteroids and comets, the...
View ArticleUK Space Agency On Alert Ahead Of Doomed ESA Satellite Falling To Earth
With a retired European Space Agency satellite is expected to plummet back to Earth next week, the United Kingdom says they’re on alert and monitoring the situation. Scientists admit they have no idea...
View ArticleDiscovering The Unseen: Secrets Of Atomic Nuclei Uncovered
For the first time, scientists have been able to explore the elusive transformations within the atomic nuclei. By repurposing astronomy observation tools, researchers from the Kavli Institute for the...
View ArticleBrightest Quasar In The Universe Found By Astronomers
A new record-breaking quasar sheds light on the growth of supermassive black holes A team of astronomers from Australian National University has discovered the most luminous and likely fastest-growing...
View Article‘Stakes Are Very High’: Are We Ready For Humanity’s Leap Into Commercial...
The global space industry has experience unprecedented growth over the past year, launching over 2,600 satellites into orbit. This monumental achievement highlights the burgeoning role of private...
View ArticleMysterious Source Of Deep Space Signals Deepens: ‘Still Need A Lot More Data’
Mysterious deep space signals has left the scientific community stumped, but astronomers believe they might have found one answer to the question. NASA’s X-ray telescopes have offered scientists a...
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