Category: Astronomy

The night sky has long been an essential tool for navigation. From guiding early oceanic voyages with the stars to the precise calibrations of modern GPS, celestial objects have provided…

Emily Simpson’s fascination with space began at the age of 10 when she celebrated her birthday at a planetarium. The wonder and allure of the cosmos captivated her from then…

In the realm of astrophysics, black holes have long captured the fascination of astronomers, researchers, and the public alike. Their enigmatic nature, incredible gravitational pull, and the mysteries surrounding their…

An international team of astronomers recently conducted multiwavelength observations of a fascinating variable star designated Gaia22ayj, whose properties have been detailed in a study published on January 2 in the…

In a breakthrough for auroral research, scientists at the University of Calgary have for the first time explained a phenomenon previously observed in the night sky. This white, gray patch…

Stars are born in vast clouds of gas and dust, and their early development remains one of the most intriguing yet elusive aspects of astrophysics. These clouds, which encompass material…

The University of Tokyo has recently made a significant breakthrough in atmospheric research, publishing a comprehensive dataset that covers the entire Earth’s atmosphere, providing insight into previously inaccessible regions. This…

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a captivating natural phenomenon observed across the polar regions. This breathtaking display of colors in the sky occurs when charged…

Using the powerful instruments of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have made significant strides in characterizing the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet, WASP-166 b. This discovery, which sheds…

Exiting Earth’s gravity is an immense challenge, requiring a significant amount of fuel and power to launch spacecraft into orbit. The sheer amount of energy needed to escape the pull…

The question of whether humanity is alone in the universe remains one of the most profound and enduring mysteries of modern science. While countless efforts have been made to explore…

New groundbreaking observations from the National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), utilizing the enhanced capabilities of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (NSF VLA), offer compelling…

In an exciting discovery for astronomers and astrophysicists, Italian researchers, using NASA’s Fermi Space Telescope, have reported detecting a significant increase in gamma-ray activity from an extragalactic radio source known…

NASA has recently signaled a potential shift in strategy for its Mars Sample Return mission, one of the most ambitious endeavors in the history of space exploration. The mission, which…

NASA, renowned for its ambitious space exploration missions, is now reevaluating its strategy to bring back samples from Mars in a quicker and more cost-effective manner. The space agency has…

New research has unveiled a striking connection between the size and spin of black holes and the environments in which they were formed. A team of scientists from Cardiff University,…

An international team of astronomers has recently provided significant insights into the properties of a Galactic supernova remnant (SNR) designated G278.94+1.35. This study, published on December 30 on the pre-print…

The Space Coast, a hub of U.S. space activity, is gearing up for an eventful year in 2025, with milestones and innovations poised to redefine space exploration. From new moon…

Getting a spacecraft to another star is one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Interstellar travel is not only limited by vast distances but also by the immense technological,…

The pursuit of more efficient, reliable, and capable spacecraft propulsion systems has long been a cornerstone of human ambition in space exploration. Propulsion engineers are continuously pushing the boundaries of…