New telescope captures stunning images of baby planets
Our solar system is over 4.5 billion years old, meaning any pictures of its early days are long gone.
However, astronomers at the University of...
Scientists set new limits on dark matter’s mysterious lifetime
Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in the universe.
Scientists believe it makes up most of the mass in the cosmos, yet they...
James Webb Telescope finds planet-forming disks last longer than expected
Astronomers have long believed that planet-forming disks—clouds of gas and dust around young stars—last only about 10 million years before disappearing.
But new observations using...
Rogue planets: Born from chaos in young star clusters
Astronomers have long been puzzled by mysterious, planet-sized objects drifting freely through space, unattached to any star.
These cosmic wanderers, called planetary-mass objects (PMOs), weigh...
For the sake of astronaut health, should we make the International Space Station dirtier
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ...
Bullseye galaxy: Astronomers find a cosmic wonder with nine rings
A team of astronomers, led by Yale University, has made an exciting discovery—a giant galaxy with a record-breaking nine rings!
The galaxy, officially named LEDA...
How brine shrimp adapted to Mars-like conditions
The effects of Climate Change on Earth’s living systems have led to a shift in biological studies, with attention now being focused on the...
A new way to measure where the Milky Way’s dark matter is
Our Milky Way Galaxy is rich in dark matter. The problem is, we can’t see where it’s distributed because, well, it’s dark.
We also don’t...
What’s the shape of the universe
When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you're living on a flat plane.
After all, this is why you can navigate...
The solar system is taking a fascinating journey through the Milky Way
Our Solar System is in motion and cruises at about 200 kilometres per second relative to the center of the Milky Way.
During its long...