astronomy
Scientists Are Now Close to Finding a Mysterious Planet That Explains Strange Cosmic Phenomena, Study Reports
Researchers have excluded 78% of the search field for the hypothetical Planet 9; astronomer Michael Brown says it may now be found within a few years.
Astronomers Discover Oldest Black Hole Ever Observed, and It’s Feasting
An exceptionally old and luminous black hole is challenging what astronomers understand about their birth and evolution.
A Ray From Space Hit Earth with Such Incredible Power That Scientists Named It After a God
The source of the Amaterasu particle, named after the Japanese sun goddess, is a "big mystery."
Scientists Discovered an Ancient 'Large-Scale Structure' In Deep Space
The "Cosmic Vine" is a massive structure in the cosmic web that links 20 galaxies in the early universe.
A Mind-Blowing Explosion In Space Forged Ingredients for Life, Scientists Discover
The explosion was a million times brighter than all the stars in our galaxy and left behind elements essential to life on Earth.
Astronomers Discover Mysterious Radio Burst from 8 Billion Years Ago In Unprecedented Finding
“You never know what the next burst is going to tell you."
Scientists Think This Emerging Tech Could Be Key to Finding Alien Life
"There is a small community of people" that specialize in the field of astrophotonics, said one scientist, "and it's growing over time."
Something Mysterious Appears to Be Suppressing the Universe's Growth, Scientists Say
The unexplained cause of the slowed growth of the cosmic web that connects galaxies could hint at new physics.
A 'Wild' and Mysterious Discovery Just Upended Our Idea of Black Holes
Black holes have been caught "burping" up star remains in a discovery that raises more questions about these objects.
A Mysterious Light In Space Keeps Switching On and Off. Now, We Know Why.
A dozen of the world’s best telescopes were enlisted to explain the behavior of an object that has puzzled scientists for more than a decade.
'Unbelievable': Astronomer Claims 'Direct Evidence' of Gravity Breaking Down
“I was feeling like I was dreaming. It seemed so unreal. This is because my results did not match any previous results," said astronomer Kyu-Hyun Chae.
A Radio Signal In Space Has Been Repeating Every 21 Minutes for 30 Years And Scientists Don't Know Why
The source of the radio pulse is likely from some kind of exotic dead star, but its unique properties so far defy explanation.