Where are all the double planets?
A recent study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society examines formation mechanisms for how binary planets—two large planetary bodies orbiting...
Vera Rubin will find binary supermassive black holes. here’s how.
When galaxies merge, we expect them to produce binary black holes (BBHs.)
BBHs orbit one another closely, and when they merge, they produce gravitational waves...
What would happen to earth if a rogue star came too close
Stars are gravitationally fastened to their galaxies and move in concert with their surroundings. But sometimes, something breaks the bond.
If a star gets too...
Adolescent galaxies are incandescent and contain unexpected elements
If the Universe has adolescent galaxies, they’re the ones that formed about 2 to 3 billion years after the Big Bang.
New research based on...
How magnetars illuminate the mystery of fast radio bursts
In the vastness of space, there are some truly astonishing phenomena, and one of them is the magnetar.
A team of international scientists, led by...
NASA’s new challenge: Protecting astronauts’ sexual health in space
Space travel might seem exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially for astronauts' health.
A recent study has raised concerns about...
There are ideal orbits for space-based interferometers
Ever since the telescope was invented in 1608, astronomers have striven for bigger and better telescopes.
When it comes to instruments to observe the sky,...
There aren’t many galaxies like the Milky Way nearby. now we know why
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, maybe even a grand design spiral galaxy. We can’t be sure from our vantage point.
But one...
NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers methane in a distant planet’s atmosphere
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of astronomy.
It has detected methane in the atmosphere of an exoplanet...
NASA tests new Mars helicopter on two different planets
NASA has been making incredible progress in exploring Mars, not only by using rovers but also through advanced helicopters.
These helicopters are designed to fly...