How ancient interstellar clouds may have changed earth’s climate
Around two million years ago, Earth was a very different place. Our early human ancestors lived alongside animals like saber-toothed tigers and mastodons.
The planet...
Speeding star might escape the Milky Way: A cosmic mystery
While it may seem like the sun is stationary with the planets moving around it, the sun is actually orbiting the Milky Way galaxy...
Warp drives could generate gravitational waves
Will future humans use warp drives to explore the cosmos?
We’re in no position to eliminate the possibility. But if our distant descendants ever do,...
Scientists discover how magnesium oxide shapes super-earths
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about magnesium oxide, a key mineral found in the Earth's mantle, which could also play a crucial role...
Scientists discover ‘weird’ new exoplanet that defies expectations
A newly discovered exoplanet, nicknamed "Phoenix," has left scientists puzzled by retaining a puffy atmosphere despite being bombarded by intense radiation from its nearby...
The inner and outer Milky Way aren’t the same thickness, and that’s surprising
At first glance, the universe and night sky seem largely unchanging.
The reality is very different, even now, a gas cloud is charging toward the...
Sulphur makes a surprise appearance in this exoplanet’s atmosphere
At our current level of knowledge, many exoplanet findings take us by surprise.
The only atmospheric chemistry we can see with clarity is Earth’s, and...
Astronomers discover twin disks and jets from young stars
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery using two powerful telescopes: twin disks and jets erupting from a pair of young stars.
These findings, made possible...
Carbon is surprisingly abundant in an early galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again found evidence that the early universe was a far more complex place than we thought.
This...
Scientists discover black hole winds shaping surrounding galaxies
Researchers have discovered that powerful winds from supermassive black holes can significantly influence the development of surrounding galaxies.
A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison...