Scientists discover the first “black hole triple”
Physicists at MIT and Caltech have made an unexpected discovery—a “black hole triple” system, the first of its kind ever found.
While most black holes...
Did some of Earth’s water come from the solar wind?
The source of Earth’s water is an enduring mystery that extends to exoplanets and the notion of habitability.
In broad terms, Earth’s water was either...
New study reveals unusual remains of a historical supernova in 3D
For nearly six months during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a new star glittering in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Chinese...
Scientists uncover the hidden ‘teenage years’ of our universe with new imaging technology
Astrophysicists are eager to explore the universe’s early stages, much like flipping through old photos to remember the past.
However, despite the incredible advancements in...
The Webb discovers a rich population of brown dwarfs outside the Milky Way
This stunning image of a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is more than just a pretty picture.
It’s part of a scientific...
There’s a particle accelerator at the center of the Milky Way
Nestled on the slopes of Cerro La Negra at an elevation of 13,000 feet is an unusual-looking observatory.
Known as the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC)...
How bad can solar storms get? Ask the trees
One of the many threats facing space travellers and indeed our own planet is that of Solar Storms.
At their most minor they can grant...
Scientists detect record-breaking gamma rays from the heart of the Milky Way
High in the mountains of Mexico, an international team of researchers has made an exciting discovery at the center of our galaxy.
Using the High-Altitude...
This early impact devastated life then gave it a boost
Most of us know about the impact that wiped out the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago.
It’s a scientific fact that’s entered mainstream knowledge,...
Life on Earth needed “unmelted asteroids”
The word “volatile” is commonly used in the space exploration community, but it has a different meaning than when used otherwise.
In space exploration, volatiles...