‘Third Wheel’ or Matchmaker? Distant Star May Help Forge Explosive White Dwarf Duos Some love stories are written in the stars, quite literally. A new Caltech-led study has uncovered a fascinating celestial phenomenon that could change the way we view the formation of white dwarf duos. These duos, known as Type Ia supernovae, play a […]
Third interstellar object of its kind ever detected enters our solar system
Third interstellar object of its kind ever detected enters our solar system A mysterious cosmic traveler has found its way to the Solar System from the uncharted depths of outer space. This intriguing visitor marks the third interstellar object of its kind ever detected entering our celestial neighborhood. The object, provisionally designated C/2019 Q4 (Borisov), […]
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision
Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision A new space probe could soon transform how we study distant planets without ever landing. NASA’s upcoming mission, named the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO), is set to revolutionize our understanding of exoplanet interiors. By utilizing advanced technology to measure gravitational forces with […]
Ground telescopes capture 13-billion-year-old light from universe’s birth in a first
Ground Telescopes Capture 13-Billion-Year-Old Light from Universe’s Birth in a First It all started with a Big Bang. But the universe’s initial moments after the cataclysmic event have remained a mystery, shrouded in darkness for billions of years. However, recent breakthroughs in astronomy have allowed scientists to peek back in time and witness the ancient […]
Milky Way-Andromeda crash? There’s now only 50 percent chance of this epic event
Milky Way-Andromeda Crash? There’s Now Only 50 Percent Chance of This Epic Event What we thought we knew about our galaxy’s fate is about to change. For years, astronomers and space enthusiasts alike have been captivated by the idea of the Milky Way colliding with our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda. The prospect of these two cosmic […]
China builds first overseas next-gen radio telescope in Thailand, boosts quake forecast
China Builds First Overseas Next-Gen Radio Telescope in Thailand, Boosts Quake Forecast China has officially completed its first overseas next-generation radio telescope in Northern Thailand. Built in collaboration with the Thai government, this groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in the field of astronomy and seismic monitoring. The radio telescope, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, promises […]
Star 20 times the Sun’s mass caught gorging on gas in cosmic birth ritual
Star 20 Times the Sun’s Mass Caught Gorging on Gas in Cosmic Birth Ritual Astronomers have captured a stellar feast in action — the clearest view yet of a star twenty times the mass of our Sun indulging in a cosmic banquet of gas. This breathtaking phenomenon offers a rare glimpse into the tumultuous birth […]
A strange object 65 billion miles from sun could be the elusive Planet Nine
A strange object 65 billion miles from sun could be the elusive Planet Nine Just because Pluto was ruled out as a planet in 2006 doesn’t mean our solar system is done surprising us. Recent discoveries have pointed to the existence of a mysterious object lurking in the outer reaches of our cosmic neighborhood. Located […]
Scientists finally unlock the secret to why carbon-rich asteroids don’t hit earth
Scientists Finally Unlock the Secret to Why Carbon-Rich Asteroids Don’t Hit Earth Scientists have finally cracked one of space’s most perplexing mysteries by uncovering why carbon-rich asteroids—commonly known as carbonaceous asteroids—tend to avoid colliding with Earth. These asteroids, which are abundant in carbon and water, are believed to carry valuable information about the early solar […]
Jupiter-sized planets may form in just 1 million years, shocking scientists
Jupiter-sized Planets May Form in Just 1 Million Years, Shocking Scientists New research suggests that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter may have formed much earlier than previously believed, challenging existing theories on planetary formation. Scientists have long thought that gas giants like Jupiter take millions of years to develop, but a recent study published […]