A rapidly growing black hole in a nearby galaxy could provide a window into...
An international team led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) recently made a first-ever discovery when observing SDSS J110546.07+145202.4,...
Astronomers Find Clouds Can Heat Alien Planets by More Than 1,000°C
Scientists have discovered that clouds on distant planets may be doing much more than blocking our view.
New research suggests these clouds can trap heat...
Astronomers uncover a hidden history inside the Orion Nebula
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and most famous objects in the night sky.
It can even be seen without a telescope, and...
Scientists discover rare super-Jupiter with an incredible 180-day orbit
Astronomers have discovered a rare giant planet outside our solar system that could help scientists better understand how large planets form and evolve.
The newly...
Ancient supernova hides baby stars rich in life’s building blocks, study finds
Astronomers have made a surprising discovery inside the remains of a giant star that exploded about 1,600 years ago.
They found newborn stars surrounded by...
Mystery deepens as giant exoplanet refuses to reveal where it was born
Astronomers have taken a closer look at a giant planet called Beta Pictoris b, hoping to solve one of the biggest mysteries in planetary...
Scientists heard the fireball no camera could see
What do you do when a fireball lights up the sky and every camera meant to capture it comes up empty?
Last spring, a bright...
Ancient interstellar comet gives us a rare look at the universe’s youth
An unusual visitor from deep space is helping scientists learn more about what the universe was like billions of years before our solar system...
How two stars work together to create brilliant supernova explosions
When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes in a powerful event called a supernova.
These explosions are among the most...
Astronomers discover promising super Earth that could support life
A nearby planet that could potentially support life may be more Earth-like than scientists first believed.
New observations suggest the planet, called GJ 3378b, is...