Category: Astronomy

The full moon, an astronomical and mystical phenomenon, has captivated humanity for centuries. Its brilliant and commanding presence in the night sky offers both a scientific marvel and a source…

Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the most intriguing and enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics. Since their discovery in 2007, they have posed a series of complex questions that continue…

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in January 1925, a paper read by…

A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved through a pioneering approach to measure the solar radiative opacity under extreme conditions, providing valuable insights into atomic physics and confirming recent…

In a recent groundbreaking study, Chinese astronomers have made significant discoveries in the realm of quasar research. By investigating a catalog of quasar candidates from the DESI Legacy Surveys (DESI-LS),…

Astronomers and astrophysicists have long been captivated by the enigma of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)—the intense, fleeting bursts of radio waves that seem to emanate from deep space. These bursts…

In space, astronauts face a wide range of physical challenges due to the environment of microgravity, particularly affecting their eyes and vision. Research has shown that extended stays aboard the…

At the 2025 Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, two pioneering teams of astronomers—one from Penn State and the other from MIT—revealed exciting new discoveries about an extreme and fascinating…

In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters on Thursday, a team of scientists took a significant step toward testing the very foundations of our understanding of the universe’s…

In a significant discovery made by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has identified two sub-Neptune exoplanets orbiting a subgiant star known as TOI-6054. These…

Across the 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang, the universe has undergone extraordinary transformations, shaped by powerful forces acting on matter. Galaxies, clusters, and vast cosmic structures have formed…

On March 15, 2024, the Einstein Probe, a cutting-edge space mission led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), detected a rare and powerful burst of low-energy X-rays using its…

The study of supermassive black holes, particularly those residing at the centers of massive galaxies, has long been a pivotal topic in astrophysics. One of the most intriguing targets for…

A recent study utilizing data from the Swarm mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) has unearthed fascinating potential for studying Earth’s interior and our oceans. Swarm, a constellation of…

For decades, scientists have listened to cosmic phenomena in space, occasionally capturing bursts of plasma known as chorus waves that produce high-pitched sounds similar to birds chirping. These plasma waves,…

Planet formation is a gradual process that spans millions of years. It begins when small dust and rock particles within a protoplanetary disk collide and stick together to form larger…

In a significant leap forward for radio astronomy, an international team of astronomers has discovered 26 new Galactic radio transients using the powerful MeerKAT telescope located in South Africa. The…

Astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery that promises to deepen our understanding of the weather systems on distant planets. On WASP-127b, a giant exoplanet located over 500 light-years away from…

For the first time, astronomers have identified a fast radio burst (FRB) originating from the outskirts of an ancient, dead elliptical galaxy—an environment far removed from the regions typically associated…

In the vast and mysterious universe, black holes serve as some of the most intriguing celestial objects. Their immense gravitational pull captivates scientists and the general public alike. Supermassive black…