Galactic ‘Sloshing’: How cosmic collisions keep galaxy clusters hot
Scientists have finally solved a long-standing mystery: why do galaxy clusters stay hot?
Thanks to a new discovery from the XRISM satellite, researchers now know...
Webb Telescope discovers surprisingly complex chemistry in early galaxy
Astronomers at the University of Arizona have made an incredible discovery about a galaxy that formed when the universe was just 300 million years...
Ditch the dryer: How air drying can save you money and help the planet
Most Americans rely on clothes dryers, but researchers from the University of Michigan say switching to air drying could save money and cut pollution.
Their...
Scientists develop first flat telescope lens that captures color
For centuries, cameras and telescopes have relied on curved glass or plastic lenses to bend light and bring images into focus.
However, the more powerful...
Hidden water on Mars? New study hints at underground life potential
A new study suggests that liquid water might exist beneath the surface of Mars today, raising exciting possibilities for life on the Red Planet.
Scientists...
NASA tracks GPS signals on the Moon for the first time
NASA and the Italian Space Agency have made history by successfully tracking GPS signals on the moon for the first time.
This groundbreaking achievement was...
Scientists discover hidden black hole in our galactic neighbor
Astronomers have found strong evidence of a supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small galaxy near the Milky Way.
This newly...
Scientists discover Earth’s oldest meteorite crater, changing our planet’s history
Researchers from Curtin University have uncovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater in Western Australia, rewriting what we know about Earth’s early history.
This...
There’s a smashed planet at the heart of the Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula, otherwise known as NGC7293, is a favourite among amateur astronomers.
It was one of the first objects that I imaged with my...
This drifting super Jupiter has a surprisingly complex atmosphere
The dividing line between gas giant planets and failed stars is blurry at best.
The isolated planetary-mass object SIMP J013656.5+093347.3 could be either one.
The distinction...