Over 5,000 exoplanets discovered so far—are we on the verge of finding life? Key Takeaways Scientists believe finding alien life is inevitable, possibly within the […]
Why scientists say finding alien life in universe is now ‘only a matter of time’
Over 5,000 exoplanets discovered so far—are we on the verge…
The supernova shock wave struck its companion star
A one-day-old supernova revealed clues about a companion star 20…
This huge galaxy has the biggest black hole ever measured
A black hole 40 billion times the sun’s mass challenges…
Baby stars are twisting planet-forming disks into pretzels
Twisting planet-forming disks: 260 Earth-masses of dust spotted around young…
A 3,900-Light-Year Hydrogen Filament Found in the Milky Way
A 3,900-light-year hydrogen filament, 'Maggie,' reveals mysteries of the Milky…
The universe could be 26.7 billion years old, twice as old as current estimates
Key takeaways: A new study suggests the universe may be 26.7 billion years old, roughly twice the age estimated by the current cosmological model. The findings help address the "impossible early galaxy problem," where galaxies…
Why scientists say finding alien life in universe is now ‘only a matter of time’
Over 5,000 exoplanets discovered so far—are we on the verge…
The supernova shock wave struck its companion star
A one-day-old supernova revealed clues about a companion star 20…
This huge galaxy has the biggest black hole ever measured
A black hole 40 billion times the sun’s mass challenges…
Baby stars are twisting planet-forming disks into pretzels
Twisting planet-forming disks: 260 Earth-masses of dust spotted around young…
A 3,900-Light-Year Hydrogen Filament Found in the Milky Way
A 3,900-light-year hydrogen filament, 'Maggie,' reveals mysteries of the Milky…
Scientists concerned that mankind could fall into chaos after discovering alien signals
Key takeaways: The SETI Post-Detection Hub at the University of…
Europa may host intelligent life resembling octopuses
Europa’s ice sheets are 15 miles thick, shielding a vast…
Colliding neutron stars formed a sphere so perfect it astonished physicists
The kilonova from a neutron star collision formed a surprisingly…
An underground cave discovered on the Moon may provide shelter for future explorers
NASA radar data reveals a 443-foot deep lunar cave in…
Earth’s days are getting longer as the Moon slowly drifts away
So since the moon is moving away from the Earth,…
The supernova shock wave struck its companion star
A one-day-old supernova revealed clues about a companion star 20 times the Sun’s size. Key Takeaways Astronomers captured a supernova shock wave colliding with a […]
This huge galaxy has the biggest black hole ever measured
A black hole 40 billion times the sun’s mass challenges our cosmic understanding. Key Takeaways Holm 15A’s central black hole is the largest ever measured […]
Baby stars are twisting planet-forming disks into pretzels
Twisting planet-forming disks: 260 Earth-masses of dust spotted around young binary stars. __________ Astronomers have recently captured images of two emerging stars engaged in a […]
A 3,900-Light-Year Hydrogen Filament Found in the Milky Way
A 3,900-light-year hydrogen filament, ‘Maggie,’ reveals mysteries of the Milky Way. Key Takeaways Astronomers discovered “Maggie,” a massive 3,900-light-year-long hydrogen filament in our galaxy. This […]
Billions of Super-Earths May Be Better for Life Than Our Planet
Super-Earths: 30% larger, more common, and possibly more habitable than Earth. Key Takeaways Super-Earths are larger than Earth, more common, and potentially more habitable for […]
The Earliest Galaxies Rotated Slowly, Revving up Over Billions of Years
Early galaxies spun at just 50 km/s, much slower than today’s Milky Way. Key Takeaways The youngest rotating galaxy ever measured, MACS1149-JD1, spins far slower […]
Three Earth-Sized Planets Found Orbiting a Star 12 Light-Years Away
Earth-sized exoplanet in a habitable zone discovered just 12 light-years away! Key Takeaways Three Earth-sized exoplanet candidates orbit GJ 1061, a star 12 light-years away. […]
Could Volcanoes Restore Atmospheres on Dying Exoplanets?
Super-Earth GJ 1132 b shows hints of a volcanic atmosphere, defying expectations! Key Takeaways Volcanoes on GJ 1132 b may have regenerated an atmosphere after […]
Earth-Sized Planets Could Be Twice as Common as Previously Thought
Half of Earth-like planets might be hidden in binary star systems—new research reveals! Key Takeaways Astronomers now suspect Earth-sized planets are more common than previously […]