Supermassive Black Hole Jet Ignites Explosive Star Eruptions
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Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have stumbled upon an unexpected cosmic interaction in the galaxy M87. A powerful jet…
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Is the Milky Way Truly Unique?
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For years, astronomers have been captivated by a fundamental question: is the Milky Way galaxy a rare gem in the…
First Alien World Discovered by NEID Earth Twin Survey
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In a thrilling breakthrough for exoplanet exploration, a global team of astronomers has discovered a new world orbiting the nearby…
Astronomers Have Uncovered Bizarre Atmospheric Patterns on a Distant Alien World
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Astronomers have captured what many colleagues of theirs would say is a breakthrough moment in exoplanet research, uncovering fascinating details…
Could There Be a Second Kuiper Belt?
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), fully operational since the summer of 2022 after completing its commissioning phase, has already…
The Quest for Interstellar Travel Through Higher Dimensions
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Imagine a future where humanity traverses the cosmos, visiting distant galaxies in the blink of an eye. Inspired by films…
Is Our Solar System at Risk of Being Consumed by the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole?
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The universe is filled with mysteries, and among the most captivating are black holes. These enigmatic entities push the boundaries…
CERN Scientists Achieve Historic Quantum Entanglement at Unprecedented Energy Levels
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In a groundbreaking experiment, top quarks, the universe’s heaviest known particles, have exhibited quantum entanglement at energy levels trillions of…
Exoplanets: Are They Hiding Their Atmospheres from Us?
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Despite their abundance, planets orbiting red dwarfs present challenges. The very nature of these stars means that their planets need…
Starlink Satellites Are Threatening the Night Sky, Say Astronomers
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The expansion of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network is raising concerns among astronomers, who argue that these satellites are not…
Astronomers Unveil Record-Breaking Black Hole Jets Stretching Across the Cosmos
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“This pair of jets is massive—not just in terms of a galaxy or a solar system—but 140 times the diameter…
Exploring the Universe’s Earliest Black Hole Mergers through Future Gravitational Wave Observatories
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The discovery of gravitational waves marked a turning point in astronomy, allowing us to detect and observe the most extreme…
How Did the Universe Form? A Deep Dive into Theories of Cosmic Origins
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Humanity’s fascination with the universe’s origins has spanned millennia, with our ancestors gazing into the night sky, marveling at the…
Webb Peers Into the Farthest Reaches of the Milky Way
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In an ambitious effort to push the boundaries of space exploration, astronomers have directed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)…
Metal-Rich Stars Are Key for Super-Earth Formation, Study Finds
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A recent study has revealed that super-Earths face significant difficulties forming around metal-poor stars, challenging previous ideas about planet formation….
Black Hole ‘Starving’ Its Host Galaxy of Star-Forming Fuel, Say Astronomers
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming that supermassive black holes can cut off…
Are We on the Verge of Discovering New Physics?
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In recent years, the field of cosmology has faced a series of significant challenges, prompting debates about whether we are…
The Mystery Behind Uranus and Neptune’s Violent Superstorms Unveiled
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For decades, astronomers have puzzled over the origin of supercharged, ultraviolent storms on Uranus and Neptune. These distant, icy planets…
Five Surprising Coincidences in Physics Revealed in Harvard’s Astrophysics Class
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The academic year has just started at Harvard University, and Professor Avi Loeb is teaching “Radiative Processes in Astrophysics.” This…
Exploring the Possibility of Encountering Non-Human Intelligence
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As we advance deeper into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the prospect of encountering non-human intelligence becomes increasingly intriguing….
Want to find alien life? Look for anomalies!
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Over the past 2.5 years, space has welcomed the arrival of two modern telescopes: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and…
10 facts about history’s greatest Solar storm, the Carrington Event
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Have you ever heard about the so-called Carrington Event? Do you know what it was, when it took place? If…