First solid proof of neutron star leftover from supernova discovered by astronomers
In 1987, astronomers witnessed a stellar explosion, Supernova 1987A, lighting up the skies from a distant galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud.
This event marked the...
Odysseus Moon lander is tipped over but still sending data
The bad news is that Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander is tipped on its side after getting tripped up during its touchdown near the south...
Unraveling cosmic mysteries: the lifecycle of water in the Orion Nebula
In an astounding breakthrough, an international team of astrophysicists, including Els Peeters and Jan Cami from Western University, has observed the cycle of destruction...
A Leap towards understanding quantum gravity
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the quest to understand the universe's most enigmatic force: gravity.
This discovery marks a pivotal moment in scientific...
If hycean worlds really exist, what are their oceans like
Astronomers have been on the hunt for a new kind of exoplanet in recent years – one especially suited for habitability.
They’re called hycean worlds,...
A star passed through the Oort cloud less than 500,000 years ago. It wasn’t...
As stars in the Milky Way move through space, some of them have an unexpected effect on the Solar System.
Over time, one comes closer...
The cosmic blast that wove a galaxy’s beadwork
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a colossal eruption from a black hole, one of the most powerful ever recorded, shedding light on a cosmic...
A cosmic duo: discovering the tiniest star yet
In the vast expanse of the universe, astronomers are constantly uncovering new wonders. Recently, an international team of astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that...
Scientists discover a rapid-orbit exoplanet
Using NASA's space telescope known as TESS, scientists have found a new planet outside our solar system that's almost double the size of Earth.
This...
Scientists find brightest and fastest-growing quasar
Astronomers using a powerful telescope have made an extraordinary discovery in the cosmos: a quasar that shines brighter than any other known object in...