Astronomers spot a giant radio galaxy 32 times the size of the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a giant radio galaxy with plasma jets stretching an incredible 3.3 million light-years—32 times the size of the Milky Way.
This massive...
The universe is messier than we thought, finds study
Over the past 13.8 billion years, the universe has grown into a vast, intricate web of galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures.
But according to new...
Could ocean worlds support life?
There might be a type of exoplanet without dry land.
They’re called “Hycean” worlds, a portmanteau of ‘hydrogen’ and ‘ocean.’ They’re mostly or entirely covered...
Exoplanets need special conditions to survive space weather, Says NASA study
A new study by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton highlights the challenges planets face when orbiting red dwarf stars,...
Even more planets were hiding in Kepler’s fields
Kepler was one of the most successful exoplanet-hunting missions so far.
It discovered 2,600 confirmed exoplanets – almost half of the total – in its...
This quasar may have helped turn the lights on for the universe
A Yale-led team of astronomers has detected an intensely brightening and dimming quasar that may help explain how some objects in the early universe...
Hot Jupiters can co-exist with other planets
Exoplanets come in a variety of forms and one particular type, the Hot Jupiters have recently captured the attention of astronomers.
They are usually found...
What if our solar system had a super-Earth? New study explores the impact
Emily Simpson, a passionate space enthusiast and recent Florida Tech graduate, has published groundbreaking research that imagines an alternate version of our solar system.
Instead...
A piece of the moon? Small asteroid may be a lunar rock ejected by...
Last year, a small asteroid called 2024 PT5 caught the world’s attention when it was spotted lingering near Earth for several months.
Measuring about 33...
Webb sees light echoes in a supernova remnant
Supernovae are one of the most useful events in all of astronomy.
Scientists can directly measure their power, their spin, and their eventual fallout, whether...