Space & Future
Scientists decode the mysterious brightness of FU Orionis in the Orion constellation
In the vast expanse of the Orion constellation, a unique double star system known as FU Orionis has puzzled astronomers since 1936.
This young star...
Scientists uncover clues to cosmic history through asteroid Ryugu’s samples
The Japanese Space Agency's Hayabusa2 spacecraft embarked on an intriguing journey, reaching the asteroid Ryugu in June 2018.
Its mission?
To collect samples from this celestial...
Hubble Telescope reveals the stunning barred galaxy NGC 2217
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking view of NGC 2217, a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Canis Major, also...
Galaxies evolved surprisingly quickly in the early universe
Anyone familiar with astronomy will know that galaxies come in a fairly limited range of shapes, typically; spiral, elliptical, barred-spiral and irregular.
The barred-spiral galaxy...
Uh oh. Hubble Space Telescope is having gyro problems again
The Hubble Space Telescope has gone through its share of gyroscopes in its 34-year history in space.
Astronauts replaced the gyros during the last servicing...
How black holes stop star formation in galaxies
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal that black holes play a major role in stopping star formation in massive galaxies.
This...
Neutron stars could be capturing primordial black holes
The Milky Way has a missing pulsar problem in its core. Astronomers have tried to explain this for years.
One of the more interesting ideas...
Astronomers will get gravitational wave alerts within 30 seconds
Any event in the cosmos generates gravitational waves, the bigger the event, the more disturbance.
Events where black holes and neutron stars collide can send...
Scientists propose new theory to explain puzzling light patterns of gamma-ray bursts
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are among the most powerful and mysterious events in the universe. These bursts emit more energy in a few seconds than...
Scientists discover a new molecule in space
In a significant scientific achievement, researchers led by Professor Brett McGuire at MIT have discovered a new molecule in space, marking a milestone in...
Black holes can halt star formation in massive galaxies
It’s difficult to actually visualise a universe that is changing.
Things tend to happen at snails pace albeit with the odd exception. Take the formation...
Astronomers discover how mysterious free-floating planets may form
A groundbreaking study by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a new class of "free-floating" planets, challenging previous beliefs about how...
Deep Space
How molecule H2 made the universe
In a new study, researchers used ultrafast lasers to explore the chemistry of H3+ molecule. They observed how roaming H2 molecules evolve to H3+.
H3+...
How did the Earth and moon form?
The Earth formed over 4.6 billion years ago out of a mixture of dust and gas around the young sun.
It grew larger thanks to...
Scientists reveal the makeup of exoplanets known as hot Jupiters
Hot Jupiters – giant gas planets that race around their host stars in extremely tight orbits – have become a little bit less mysterious...
Astronomers detect extreme weather on ultra-hot Jupiters
In studying a unique class of ultra-hot exoplanets, NASA Hubble Space Telescope astronomers may be in the mood for dancing to the Calypso party...
Scientists find new evidence of when and how our early Milky Way came together
New research provides the best evidence to date into the timing of how our early Milky Way came together, including the merger with a...