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New findings shed light on study of interstellar medium
Studying the chemical and physical properties of interstellar medium, especially interstellar dust, helps to understand the evolution of galaxies, the formation of stars and planetary systems, and even the origin of life.
March 13, 2021 Read more
Astronomers detect a black hole on the move
Scientists have long theorized that supermassive black holes can wander through space - but catching them in the act has proven difficult.
March 12, 2021 Read more
Laser-driven experiments provide insights into the formation of the universe
Laser-driven experiments capture for the first time in a laboratory setting the time history of the growth of magnetic fields by the 'turbulent dynamo'.
March 11, 2021 Read more
Distant planet may be on its second atmosphere
Scientists using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have found evidence that a planet orbiting a distant star may have lost its atmosphere but gained a second one through volcanic activity.
March 11, 2021 Read more
Ideas for future NASA missions searching for extraterrestrial civilizations
Initial conclusions of a meeting of experts in the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life, sponsored by the space agency to gather advice about finding 'technosignatures'.
March 10, 2021 Read more
Breaking the warp barrier for faster-than-light travel
Astrophysicist discovers new theoretical hyper-fast soliton solutions.
March 9, 2021 Read more
Microscopic wormholes possible in theory
Astrophysicists present a new theoretical model that makes microscopic wormholes seem less far-fetched than in previous theories.
March 9, 2021 Read more
How fast is the universe expanding? Galaxies provide one answer
New measure of Hubble constant highlights discrepancy between estimates of our cosmic fate.
March 9, 2021 Read more
Most distant cosmic jet providing clues about early universe
Astronomers using the VLA and VLBA have found the most distant cosmic jet yet discovered, material propelled at nearly the speed of light by a supermassive black hole in the core of a galaxy some 13 billion light-years from Earth.
March 8, 2021 Read more
Establishing the origin of solar-mass black holes and the connection to dark matter
What is the origin of black holes and how is that question connected with another mystery, the nature of dark matter? Dark matter comprises the majority of matter in the Universe, but its nature remains unknown.
March 8, 2021 Read more
Debris of stellar explosion found at unusual location
eROSITA space telescope finds largest supernova remnant ever discovered with X-rays.
March 5, 2021 Read more
Earth has a hot new neighbour - and it's an astronomer's dream
A rocky planet discovered in the Virgo constellation could change how we look for life in the universe.
March 4, 2021 Read more
Will this solve the mystery of the expansion of the universe?
Physicists proposal that a new type of extra dark energy is involved.
March 3, 2021 Read more
Sensing suns
Astronomers accurately measure the temperature of red supergiant stars.
March 1, 2021 Read more
New study suggests supermassive black holes could form from dark matter
Scientists propose that rather than the conventional formation scenarios involving 'normal' matter, supermassive black holes could instead form directly from dark matter in high density regions in the centres of galaxies.
February 24, 2021 Read more
Researchers detect cold gas pipelines feeding early, massive galaxies
Astronomers have detected cosmic pipelines supplying the cold gases necessary for the formation of massive galaxies and the creation of stars. It is the first direct observational evidence of the phenomenon in the early universe.
February 24, 2021 Read more
Ghost particle from shredded star reveals cosmic particle accelerator
From a black hole to the South Pole: Scientists identify first neutrino from a tidal disruption event.
February 24, 2021 Read more
Farming on asteroids: Science future, not science fiction
Organic-layered asteroids could bear fruit - or wheat, or other crops - for future space exploration.
February 24, 2021 Read more