New study boosts chances of finding water and life in the universe
Exciting research presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference has revealed that the probability of finding Earth-like exoplanets with liquid water, and potentially supporting life,...
Moon’s craters reveal a surprising time twist, shows study
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have recalibrated the age of craters on the Moon, revealing that parts of its surface are approximately 200 million...
Scientists discover an exotic exoplanet that shines like Venus
Our night sky is a treasure trove of celestial objects, with the brightest one (besides the Moon) being Venus, which gleams so brilliantly because...
Scientists discover a missing key link in stellar evolution
Scientists at Heidelberg University's Center for Astronomy have made an incredible discovery that sheds light on the mysterious journey of stars.
Dr. Varsha Ramachandran and...
The universe’s big mystery: Why does matter exist? Maybe electrons can tell us
Have you ever wondered why we exist, or more specifically, why matter exists?
At the beginning of our universe, a ton of particles like protons,...
This planet survives threat of engulfment by its star
As stars like our sun swell in size with age, they can become large enough to engulf their inner planets.
In May of this year,...
Scientists discover the farthest, tiniest supermassive black holes yet
The James Webb Space Telescope has just made a massive discovery, but it's not a massive object.
Instead, it's an active supermassive black hole that's...
Black hole echoes: a new tool to measure universe expansion and explore galactic centers
Scientists have developed a novel method to measure the distance to black holes and study the elusive black hole population located at the heart...
Astronomers observe extraordinary activation of black hole
A team of astronomers from renowned universities has made an astounding discovery, witnessing one of the most remarkable "switches on" of a black hole...
Scientists find ancient stars in the heart of the Milky Way
An international team of researchers has obtained the largest set of detailed observations yet of the oldest stars in the center of our Galaxy,...