Scientists discover the earliest Milky Way-like galaxy
Astronomers, using the incredible James Webb Space Telescope, have made a groundbreaking discovery.
They've found a galaxy far away in the universe, which looks a...
If we could find them, Primordial black holes would explain a lot about the...
There are three known types of black holes in the Universe: supermassive black holes that lurk in the centers of galaxies, stellar-mass black holes...
Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains
If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet—Saturn.
Currently, Saturn is clearly visible...
Astronomers find dozens of massive stars fleeing the Milky Way
The Milky Way can’t hold onto all of its stars.
Some of them get ejected into intergalactic space and spend their lives on an uncertain...
Astronomers are hoping to detect gravitational waves coming from Supernova 1987A
A supernova explosion is a cataclysmic explosion that marks the violent end of a massive star’s life.
During the event, the star releases immense amounts...
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has all the raw materials for life
Saturn’s ocean moon, Enceladus, is attracting increasing attention in the search for life in our Solar System.
Most of what we know about Enceladus and...
Scientists find unique ammonia signatures in atmosphere of cold brown dwarf
Have you ever wondered how astronomers figure out what's happening on planets light-years away from us?
It's a bit like being a detective, but instead...
Giant black holes play peekaboo in dusty galaxies
Have you ever played hide and seek?
Imagine if the entire room you were in was stuffed with fluffy pillows, making it extra tough to...
How to make asteroid landings safer
Landing safely on an asteroid is no mean feat. Despite several recent successes, there have also been notable failures – most famously, the Philae...
NASA spots a baby giant: The most distant black hole ever seen
In the far reaches of space, NASA's telescopes have spotted something extraordinary.
They've found a black hole so far away, it gives us a glimpse...