Space & Future

Astronomers discover massive star-making fuel supply in one of the universe’s earliest galaxies

Astronomers have discovered a huge reservoir of cold gas in one of the earliest known galaxies, providing new clues about how some galaxies grew...

This is how supermassive black holes feed themselves

How supermassive black holes (SMBH) in the center of galaxies accrete material, how they feedback into the surrounding region, and how they regulate these...

Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have created an underground oasis for life

The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago is often remembered as one of the most destructive events in Earth's...

Rare Sahara meteorite uncovers a hidden planet from the early solar system

A rare meteorite found in the Sahara Desert has revealed evidence of a giant ancient world that once existed in our solar system but...

Astronomers discover the earliest flickering black hole ever seen

Astronomers have discovered the earliest known flickering quasar, a powerful object powered by a supermassive black hole. The discovery is helping scientists learn more about...

Ancient asteroid impacts may have helped life begin on Earth

A new study suggests that the intense asteroid bombardment that struck the young Earth billions of years ago may have played an important role...

Many alien planets may be giant soot factories, scientists discover

When astronauts photograph Earth from space, they capture stunning views of blue oceans, white clouds, and green continents. But according to a new study, our...

Mysterious signals keep coming from space: Scientists find their ‘Rosetta stone’

A pair of stars spiraling around each other. That's the origin of a new source of repeating radio bursts we've detected, called ASKAP J1745. In...

How small is too small for life? New study reveals which planets can keep...

Scientists searching for life beyond Earth have developed a new way to identify which distant planets might be able to support life. Their new tool,...

Scientists finally find the Milky Way’s missing black hole wind

For more than 50 years, astronomers have searched for a powerful wind blowing from the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. Now,...

Jupiter’s giant shockwave reveals how particles reach near-light speed

Scientists studying Jupiter have captured electrons in the act of being accelerated to extremely high speeds, offering new clues about one of the universe's...

Ancient Martian ocean? Vast clay deposits may hold clues to life on Mars

Scientists have discovered that huge clay deposits near the landing site of the upcoming ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover are much larger than previously thought. The...

Deep Space

Why are we so fascinated with aliens

Robert Smith is convinced the aliens have won. "The invasion has happened—it's all over," says the University of Alberta space historian who teaches a course...

Astronomers discover giant spinning cosmic structure like a “teacup ride” in space

Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe, a vast cosmic formation that spins in a way reminiscent...

Scientists find signs of liquid water deep beneath Mars’ surface

For years, scientists have wondered if liquid water still exists on Mars. Although the Red Planet was once covered with rivers and lakes, its...

Scientists reveal the mystery of merging black holes in galaxies like ours

Black holes, those enigmatic cosmic objects with gravitational forces so powerful that not even light can escape their pull, are one of the most...

Hidden plasma rings around red dwarfs may shape the fate of their planets

When astronomers think about whether distant planets could support life, they often focus on the planets themselves. But a growing body of research shows that...