This Discovery Changed Our Understanding of the Universe Forever
One hundred years ago, the realization that the Milky Way was not the sole galaxy in the universe redefined humanity’s…
One hundred years ago, the realization that the Milky Way was not the sole galaxy in the universe redefined humanity’s…
When you think of a planet, the image of solid ground likely comes to mind—terrain where you could walk, stand,…
In a spectacular display of cosmic forces, a supermassive black hole that devoured a nearby star has now set its…
In the distant reaches of space, far beyond our Milky Way, astronomers have made a fascinating discovery. A group of…
For years, scientists have envisioned using nuclear rockets to make trips to Mars faster and more efficient. Nuclear propulsion, fueled…
Seeing an aurora from the ground is captivating, but witnessing it from space transforms it into an extraordinary spectacle. While…
The Sun is truly massive compared to Earth. In fact, it contains an incredible 99.86% of the entire solar system’s…
In the vast expanse of the universe, filled with countless stars and planets, the question of why we haven’t yet…
Thanks to the unparalleled capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), we now have a window into the very…
In the vast expanse of the early universe, black holes—some of the most mysterious and powerful objects—are now proving to…
Astronomers have recently unveiled a record-breaking triple star system, thanks to a collaboration between artificial intelligence and dedicated amateur astronomers….
For the first time in history, researchers have visually documented the precise moment when hydrogen and oxygen combine to create…
The rate at which our universe is expanding, known as the Hubble constant, has been a point of contention among…
NASA has unveiled the clearest images ever of Earth’s radiation belt, thanks to a spacecraft that wasn’t even primarily designed…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a planet orbiting Barnard’s star, the closest single star to our solar system. This…
Suppose you’ve ever peered into the night sky during dawn or dusk. In that case, you might have been fortunate…
For decades, the prevailing theory has been that the moon was born from the aftermath of a massive collision between…
In 1998, the discovery that our universe is expanding at an accelerating rate left scientists scrambling for explanations. This led…
For decades, dark matter has remained one of the most baffling components of our universe, known only for its gravitational…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the early universe—an unusual galaxy that may hold the key to understanding how…
Astronomers have captured what many colleagues of theirs would say is a breakthrough moment in exoplanet research, uncovering fascinating details…
Imagine a future where we traverse the cosmos at light speed, not by burning fuel, but by tapping into the…