Scientists explore how gravitational waves could reveal dark matter and early universe secrets
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time first predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago, were finally detected in 2015.
Now, a new study led by Yanou...
Webb detects the smell of rotten eggs in an exoplanet’s atmosphere
Studying the atmospheres of exoplanets is helpful for several reasons. Sometimes, it helps in understanding their formation.
Sometimes, it helps define whether the planet might...
Astronomers discover the closest massive black hole in Omega Centauri
Astronomers have found the nearest massive black hole, which could be the missing link in understanding how massive black holes form.
This discovery was made...
Over half of near-Earth objects could be dark comets, shows study
Up to 60% of the objects near Earth could be dark comets, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.
Dark comets are...
A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a ‘new’ star in the sky
Any night now, a "new star" or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won't set the sky ablaze, it's a special...
Scientists discover ice world in habitable zone with potential for liquid water
A team of astronomers has made an exciting discovery using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
They have identified an exoplanet, LHS 1140...
Scientists discover nearby exoplanet reeking of rotten eggs
A new study from Johns Hopkins University using data from the James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a surprising feature of a nearby exoplanet,...
Meteorites hit Mars almost every day, scientists discover
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about Mars: basketball-sized meteorites hit the planet nearly every day!
Using data from a seismometer deployed during NASA's InSight...
Space radiation can damage satellites: Next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays
The space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions.
In a paper...
Webb’s stunning view of a distant bejeweled quasar
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the quasar RX J1131-1231, located about six billion light-years away in the constellation...