Astrochemists Find Key Life Element Trapped in Space’s Frozen Depths Astrochemists have long been baffled by the scarcity of molecular sulfur in space. Sulfur is a crucial element for life as we know it, playing a vital role in amino acids, proteins, and even some coenzymes. However, despite its importance, sulfur has been elusive in […]
‘Third wheel’ or matchmaker? Distant star may help forge explosive white dwarf duos
‘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 […]
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 […]