Scientists find link between black holes and dark energy
Researchers have uncovered the first evidence of “cosmological coupling”—a newly predicted phenomenon in Einstein’s theory of gravity, possible only when black holes are placed inside an evolving universe.
Some elements arrived on earth by surfing supernova shock waves
When stars die, they spread the elements they’ve created in their cores out to space.
But, other objects and processes in space also create elements.
Eventually,...
If Planet 9 has moons, would that help us find it
Planet 9 continues to remain elusive.
This potential super-Earth-sized object in the outer Solar System is only hypothetical, as something out there appears to be...
What would happen if the solar system gained a super-earth?
In this era of exoplanet discovery, astronomers have found over 5,000 confirmed exoplanets, with thousands more awaiting confirmation and many billions more waiting to...
Images of nearby galaxies offer clues about star formation
It is a popular notion that aside from large celestial objects like planets, stars and asteroids, outer space is empty.
In fact, galaxies are filled...
Astronomers take a deeper, detailed look at a distant galaxy megacluster
Scientists have released a stunning new image of the region of space known as Pandora’s Cluster. Say cheese, Pandora.
Scientists detect a tadpole playing around black hole
A peculiar cloud of gas, nicknamed the Tadpole due to its shape, appears to be revolving around a space devoid of any bright objects.
This...
Scientists discover galaxy that’s almost entirely dark matter
Astronomers have discovered a galaxy with very little or no stellar mass.
Galaxies like these are called ‘dark galaxies.’
It contains clouds of gas but very...
Without more data, a black hole’s origins can be spun in any direction
Researchers say that current results depend on models rather than data.
Clues to a black hole's origins can be found in the way it spins,...
It’s time for mysterious spokes to appear in Saturn’s rings
The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured the appearance of several asymmetrical ‘spokes’ rising above the rings of Saturn, marking a coming change in season...