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For the first time, scientists have isolated distinct tones from a newborn black hole’s ringing. Key Takeaways: Researchers have successfully detected specific tones in the ringing of a newly formed black hole. The findings support Einstein’s theory that a black hole’s ringing reveals its mass and spin. The study provides the first direct test of…

A white dwarf in Andromeda has erupted so often that it created a 400-light-year-wide shell. Key Takeaways: Astronomers found a star in Andromeda that has erupted every year for over a million years. This white dwarf, M31N 2008-12a, is the most frequently recurring nova ever discovered. Its explosions have formed one of the largest known…

One exoplanet may have lost its outer layers in a massive planetary collision, leaving behind a dense, iron-rich core. Key Takeaways: Astronomers found the first evidence of a giant collision between exoplanets, marking a groundbreaking discovery. Kepler-107c is nearly three times as massive as its twin, likely due to a past planetary impact. The collision…

Two young stars, 28 AU apart, are warping their planet-forming disks into a cosmic pretzel. Key Takeaways: Astronomers imaged two baby stars twisting their planet-forming disks into a pretzel-like shape. These stars, locked in a binary system, provide new insights into how such systems evolve. The disks, similar in size to our asteroid belt, contain…

A quasar from 13 billion years ago is helping astronomers unlock the secrets of the early universe. Key Takeaways: Astronomers have discovered P352-15, the brightest known quasar from the early universe, 13 billion years old. This ancient quasar offers a unique opportunity to study how the first galaxies shaped the cosmos. P352-15’s powerful jets provide…

Astronomers detected the most distant oxygen ever recorded—emitted just 500 million years after the Big Bang. Key Takeaways: Scientists confirmed that the first stars formed when the universe was less than 2% of its current age. The discovery of ancient oxygen suggests that stars ignited just 250 million years after the Big Bang. Using ALMA,…

A high-powered laser beacon could be visible to alien astronomers up to 20,000 light-years away. Key Takeaways: MIT researchers propose using existing laser technology to create a beacon for extraterrestrial civilizations. A 1-2 megawatt laser, focused through a large telescope, could send signals deep into space. The laser could be detected by alien astronomers in…

LHS 1140b, a super-Earth 39 light-years away, may have the right conditions for life. Key Takeaways: Astronomers have discovered LHS 1140b, a rocky planet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. This exoplanet is considered one of the most promising candidates for finding alien life. Unlike many planets around red dwarfs, LHS 1140b…

A newly discovered moon cave, the size of 14 tennis courts, could shelter future astronauts. Key Takeaways: Scientists have found a large underground cave on the moon that could serve as a future lunar base. The cave, accessible through a pit in Mare Tranquillitatis, offers natural protection from space hazards. Measuring 45 meters wide and…

A black hole was kicked out of its galaxy at a staggering 3 million mph. Key Takeaways: Scientists found strong evidence that a black hole was ejected from its galaxy after a lopsided merger. The newly formed black hole is speeding through space at 3 million mph, likely never to return. Unequal black hole mergers…