Astronomers discover a star devouring black hole
A team of astronomers have detected a surprisingly fast and bright burst of energy from a galaxy 500 million light years away.
The burst of...
Violent volcanism reveals the moon is older than we thought
New research suggests the moon is much older than previous estimates, with a history marked by intense volcanic activity that melted its crust multiple...
Astronomers discover new class of cosmic X-ray sources
A team of astronomers has discovered a new class of cosmic X-ray sources, called "millinovae," in nearby galaxies.
This breakthrough was led by researchers from...
Dead stars reveal secrets of extreme gravity and dark matter
Scientists have confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in dying stars called white dwarfs: hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even...
One of the most interesting exoplanets just got even more interesting!
Since the discovery of the first exoplanet in 1992, thousands more have been discovered. 40 light years away, one such system of exoplanets was...
The Sun may be more prone to flares than we thought
This past year saw some significant solar activity.
This was especially true during the month of May, which saw more than 350 solar storms, solar...
How to build concrete on Mars from local materials
Imagine you’ve just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers.
Your first challenge: build a long-term habitat using local materials. Those...
Could planets orbiting two stars have moons
Exomoons are a hot topic in the science community, as none have been confirmed with astronomers finding new and creative ways to identify them.
But...
Small but mighty: MIT scientists spot tiny asteroids in the main belt
Astronomers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery, spotting the smallest asteroids ever detected in the main asteroid belt—a region between Mars and Jupiter...
How to track hidden comets that could threaten earth
How do you spot a dangerous comet that hasn’t been near Earth for more than 200 years?
By following its "footprints"—the meteor showers it leaves...