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Astronomers Found a Cosmic Explosion That Lasted a Whole Day—And It Shouldn’t Be Possible

Astronomers Found a Cosmic Explosion That Lasted a Whole Day—And It Shouldn’t Be Possible

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 18, 2025October 18, 2025

The universe, vast and ancient beyond imagination, still finds ways to astonish us. For every new telescope we build, every…

Scientists May Have Found the First Real Clue to Dark Matter Hiding in the Heart of the Milky Way

Scientists May Have Found the First Real Clue to Dark Matter Hiding in the Heart of the Milky Way

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

For decades, astronomers have stared into the heart of our galaxy and seen something they cannot explain—a faint, glowing haze…

This Frozen Moon Is Breaking Chemistry’s Oldest Law — And Scientists Are Stunned

This Frozen Moon Is Breaking Chemistry’s Oldest Law — And Scientists Are Stunned

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Far beyond our blue planet, orbiting the majestic ringed world of Saturn, lies Titan—an orange-shrouded moon that has fascinated scientists…

James Webb Spots “Ghost Planet” Dust Around a Dead Star—The Cosmic Remains of a Shattered World

James Webb Spots “Ghost Planet” Dust Around a Dead Star—The Cosmic Remains of a Shattered World

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Far beyond the reach of our solar system, about 183 light-years away, a dead star quietly glows. Known as GD…

Have We Been Wrong About Dark Energy All Along? New Study Suggests the Universe Expands on Its Own

Have We Been Wrong About Dark Energy All Along? New Study Suggests the Universe Expands on Its Own

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

For more than two decades, scientists have been captivated—and puzzled—by one of the most astonishing discoveries in cosmology: the universe…

Astronomers Stunned by “Homeless” Black Hole That Tore a Star Apart Far from Its Galaxy’s Core

Astronomers Stunned by “Homeless” Black Hole That Tore a Star Apart Far from Its Galaxy’s Core

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

For centuries, black holes have fascinated scientists and storytellers alike—enigmatic cosmic engines that devour stars and warp the fabric of…

This Distant Galaxy Keeps Turning Its Light On and Off—Astronomers Finally Know Why

This Distant Galaxy Keeps Turning Its Light On and Off—Astronomers Finally Know Why

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

In the vast expanse of the universe, most galaxies seem to live predictable lives. Their stars shine, their black holes…

Fire Created Ice? Scientists Reveal Explosive Mars Volcanoes May Have Frozen the Red Planet

Fire Created Ice? Scientists Reveal Explosive Mars Volcanoes May Have Frozen the Red Planet

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Mars has always fascinated humanity—a world of crimson deserts, colossal canyons, and ghostly traces of rivers long gone. For decades,…

NASA Detects the Longest Cosmic Explosion Ever — Scientists Stunned by 7-Hour Gamma-Ray Burst

NASA Detects the Longest Cosmic Explosion Ever — Scientists Stunned by 7-Hour Gamma-Ray Burst

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

On July 2, 2025, something extraordinary reached Earth from the depths of the cosmos. NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (Fermi-GBM)…

Scientists Discover ‘Cosmic Beats’ Hidden in Pulsar Signals

Scientists Discover ‘Cosmic Beats’ Hidden in Pulsar Signals

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Far beyond our Solar System, scattered across the Milky Way, are the universe’s most precise timekeepers—pulsars. These rapidly spinning neutron…

No Life on Mars Yet—But Its Sand Moves Like It’s Alive, Says Surprised Scientist

No Life on Mars Yet—But Its Sand Moves Like It’s Alive, Says Surprised Scientist

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

For decades, Mars has fascinated humanity more than any other planet. Its dusty red plains, whispering winds, and icy poles…

Dead Stars Aren’t So Dead: Scientists Discover White Dwarfs Can Heat Up Again

Dead Stars Aren’t So Dead: Scientists Discover White Dwarfs Can Heat Up Again

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Every star, no matter how brilliant, must one day fade. For stars like our Sun, that final act ends not…

Ancient Arabic Texts Reveal Forgotten Supernovae That Lit Up the Medieval Sky

Ancient Arabic Texts Reveal Forgotten Supernovae That Lit Up the Medieval Sky

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

The night sky has always been humanity’s oldest storybook—etched not in ink, but in starlight. Long before telescopes or space…

Astronomers Crack a 3-Billion-Year-Old Mystery Hidden in the Milky Way’s Stars

Astronomers Crack a 3-Billion-Year-Old Mystery Hidden in the Milky Way’s Stars

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Deep within the silent expanse of the Milky Way, a shimmering cluster of stars has long held its secrets close.…

Scientists Found Pieces of a Lost World Hidden Deep Inside Earth — Older Than the Moon Itself

Scientists Found Pieces of a Lost World Hidden Deep Inside Earth — Older Than the Moon Itself

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Long before the blue marble we call home existed, before oceans shimmered under sunlight or mountains rose toward the sky,…

Earth’s Magnetic Shield Is Weakening Over the Atlantic — Scientists Warn of a Growing “Cosmic Radiation Hotspot”

Earth’s Magnetic Shield Is Weakening Over the Atlantic — Scientists Warn of a Growing “Cosmic Radiation Hotspot”

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Invisible yet immensely powerful, Earth’s magnetic field is our planet’s silent guardian — a shield that protects every living thing…

Astronomers Detect Mysterious “Whisper” Star Flaring Near the Milky Way’s Black Hole

Astronomers Detect Mysterious “Whisper” Star Flaring Near the Milky Way’s Black Hole

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

In the dark, restless heart of our Milky Way, a faint whisper of light has drawn the attention of astronomers…

Scientists May Have Found a Way to “See” Dark Matter—And It Might Glow Red or Blue

Scientists May Have Found a Way to “See” Dark Matter—And It Might Glow Red or Blue

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

For decades, scientists have gazed into the cosmos, trying to understand a hidden force that makes up most of the…

Astronomers Catch Rare Cosmic Collision That Could Be Birthing New Stars in the Milky Way

Astronomers Catch Rare Cosmic Collision That Could Be Birthing New Stars in the Milky Way

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

The night sky may seem silent and still, but beyond its tranquil beauty lies a restless and ever-changing universe. Among…

Astronomers Discover Two Giant Spiral Arms Feeding a Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers Discover Two Giant Spiral Arms Feeding a Supermassive Black Hole

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Thirteen million light-years away, beyond the hazy curtain of our own Milky Way, lies a galaxy that has been quietly…

The Star That Might Explode Has a Secret Partner — Betelgeuse’s Mysterious Companion Finally Found

The Star That Might Explode Has a Secret Partner — Betelgeuse’s Mysterious Companion Finally Found

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

There are few stars in the night sky as instantly recognizable as Betelgeuse — the brilliant red beacon marking the…

Astronomers May Be Closing In on the Universe’s Most Violent Dance — When Two Supermassive Black Holes Collide

Astronomers May Be Closing In on the Universe’s Most Violent Dance — When Two Supermassive Black Holes Collide

Editors of ScienceNewsTodayOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

When galaxies collide, it’s not an explosion or a crash as we might imagine. It’s a slow, graceful, yet violent…

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