Webb observes protoplanetary disks that contradict models of planet formation
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was specifically intended to address some of the greatest unresolved questions in cosmology.
These include all of the major...
Is the universe a fractal
For decades cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal: if it looks the same no matter the scale.
And...
A mission to dive Titan’s lakes – and soar between them
Titan is one of the solar system’s most fascinating worlds for several reasons. It has something akin to a hydrological cycle, though powered by...
James Webb’s big year for cosmology
The James Webb Space Telescope was designed and built to study the early universe, and hopefully revolutionary our understanding of cosmology.
Two years after its...
NASA tests new moon rovers for Artemis Missions
NASA is preparing for its exciting Artemis missions, where astronauts will explore the moon's south pole using advanced spacesuits and rovers.
To support these missions,...
How did black holes grow so quickly
Within nearly every galaxy is a supermassive black hole.
The beast at the heart of our galaxy contains the mass of millions of suns, while...
Cosmic fireworks: M87’s black hole unleashes rare gamma-ray flare
Scientists have observed a rare and powerful gamma-ray flare from the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87), marking...
Dark energy might not exist—new study offers a different view of the universe’s expansion
One of the biggest mysteries in science—dark energy—might not exist after all.
This surprising idea comes from researchers at the University of Canterbury in New...
Astronomers find a black hole tipped over on its side
Almost every large galaxy has a supermassive black hole churning away at its core.
In most cases, these black holes spin in concert with their...
Scientists discover first binary star near Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery near Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
For the first time, researchers have...