Colossal collisions linked to solar system science
A new study shows a deep connection between some of the largest, most energetic events in the universe and much smaller, weaker ones powered by our own Sun.
Jun 7th, 2022
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Detecting new particles around black holes with gravitational waves
Clouds of ultralight particles can form around rotating black holes. A team of physicists now show that these clouds would leave a characteristic imprint on the gravitational waves emitted by binary black holes.
Jun 7th, 2022
Read moreResearchers create 'time machine' simulations studying the lifecycle of ancestor galaxy cities (w/video)
Researchers have created time machine-like simulations recreate the full life cycle of some of the largest collections of galaxies observed in the distant universe 11 billion years ago.
Jun 6th, 2022
Read more'Dust echo' reveals cosmic catastrophe
In a distant galaxy in the constellation Hercules, a gigantic black hole has torn apart a giant star. This is shown by extensive observations with several observatories.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Read moreAstronomers find evidence of galactic metal shrouded in dust
Scientists uncovered evidence of heavier elements in local galaxies - found to be deficient in earlier studies - by analyzing infrared data gathered during a multiyear campaign.
Jun 1st, 2022
Read moreNew observations help explain why Uranus and Neptune are different colors
Astronomers have developed a single atmospheric model that matches observations of both planets. The model reveals that excess haze on Uranus builds up in the planet's stagnant, sluggish atmosphere and makes it appear a lighter tone than Neptune.
May 31st, 2022
Read moreSupermassive black holes inside of dying galaxies detected in early universe
The appearance of these active supermassive black holes correlates with changes in the host galaxy, suggesting that a black hole could have far reaching effects on the evolution of its host galaxy.
May 27th, 2022
Read moreWhy haven't we discovered co-orbital exoplanets? Could tides offer a possible answer?
So far, we haven't discovered any exoplanets with co-orbital objects. A new study suggests tides could be causing oscillations that remove co-orbitals before we can find them.
May 27th, 2022
Read moreNew discovery about distant galaxies: Stars are heavier than we thought
A team of astrophysicists has arrived at a major result regarding star populations beyond the Milky Way. The result could change our understanding of a wide range of astronomical phenomena, including the formation of black holes, supernovae and why galaxies die.
May 26th, 2022
Read moreAstronomers find hidden trove of massive black holes
Newfound black holes in dwarf galaxies shed light on the origin of our galaxy's supermassive black hole.
May 24th, 2022
Read moreThe chaotic early phase of the solar system
Scientists analyzed iron samples from the cores of such asteroids that landed on Earth as meteorites. In doing so, they unravelled part of their early history during the time when planets formed.
May 24th, 2022
Read morePlanets of binary stars: Targets in the search for alien life
Planetary systems around stars the size of our sun are obvious targets for astronomers trying to locate extraterrestrial life forms, and nearly every second star in that category is a binary star.
May 23rd, 2022
Read moreUnraveling a perplexing explosive process that occurs throughout the universe
Novel simulation brings extraordinary fast radio bursts into the laboratory in a way once thought impossible.
May 21st, 2022
Read moreDwarf planet Ceres was formed in coldest zone of Solar System and thrust into Asteroid Belt
The presence of ammonia ice is strong observational evidence that Ceres may have been formed in the coldest region of the Solar System beyond the Frost Line.
May 19th, 2022
Read moreAstronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes
Researchers that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon's poles and, in some places, could measure dozens or even hundreds of feet thick.
May 19th, 2022
Read moreHyperfast white dwarfs moving like billiard balls may change understanding of supernovae
Simulations offer a new way to probe their origin in supernova remnants.
May 18th, 2022
Read moreRemarkable 'cosmic telescope' reveals inner workings of two proto-galaxies
Using a unique new instrument and a little help from nature, researchers have obtained the first in-depth view of the enormous gas clouds that serve as galactic nurseries.
May 18th, 2022
Read moreExtraterrestrial stone brings first supernova clues to Earth
New chemistry 'forensics' indicate that the stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion. These rare supernovas are some of the most energetic events in the universe.
May 16th, 2022
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