Key Takeaways Astronomers identified a colossal black hole with a mass of 30 billion suns, one of the largest ever recorded. This discovery relied on gravitational lensing, where gravity bends light to act as a natural telescope. The black hole is located in a galaxy within the Abell 1201 cluster, hundreds of millions of light-years…

Key Takeaways An amateur astronomer spotted a bright new object, SN 2022jli, in a distant galaxy, sparking groundbreaking observations. The supernova displayed a unique pattern, brightening and dimming periodically over 200 days. This unusual behavior is linked to a companion star, potentially indicating a black hole’s formation. Researchers from the Weizmann Institute and Queen’s University…

Key Takeaways Canadian-led Discovery: Canadian astronomers discovered a new Earth-like exoplanet that may support volcanic activity. Potential for Life: The exoplanet, LP 791-18d, meets the conditions of a habitable zone, similar to Earth. Volcanic Surface: Strong gravitational forces from a nearby planet likely cause continuous volcanic eruptions. Unique Orbit and Climate: The planet is tidally…

Key Takeaways JT-60SA Testing Begins: Japan and the EU have officially commenced testing at JT-60SA, the world’s largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor, marking a milestone for fusion research. Extreme Temperatures Reached: The JT-60SA tokamak heats plasma to 200 million degrees Celsius, simulating the fusion conditions similar to the sun. A Global Energy Partnership: The collaborative…

A golden phonograph record was attached to each of the Voyager spacecraft that were launched almost 47 years ago. One of the purposes was to send a message to extraterrestrials who might find the spacecraft as the spacecraft journeyed through interstellar space. In addition to pictures and music and sounds from earth, greetings in 55…

Key Takeaways Discovery of an Ancient Supermassive Black Hole: Astronomers identified the oldest known supermassive black hole, forming 690 million years post-Big Bang. Incredible Mass: This black hole, within quasar ULAS J1342+0928, weighs 800 million times the sun’s mass, showcasing rapid early cosmic growth. Epoch of Reionization Insight: The black hole’s age offers insight into…

Key Takeaways Massive Discovery: Astronomers identified Gaia BH3, a dormant black hole nearly 33 times the Sun’s mass, 1,926 light-years from Earth, the most massive stellar black hole known in the Milky Way. Unexpected Find: Gaia BH3’s discovery was serendipitous, revealing itself through the wobble of a companion star in the Aquila constellation, detected via…