Category: Astronomy

Hot Jupiters are a class of giant exoplanets that have fascinated astronomers since their discovery. They are similar in mass to Jupiter but orbit much closer to their host stars,…

An international team of astronomers, using data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), has discovered a new and intriguing eclipsing binary system…

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are one of the most enigmatic phenomena in astrophysics today. These incredibly brief, yet intense bursts of energy last only milliseconds to a few seconds but…

In December 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) made an astonishing discovery. Just a few months after it had begun its science operations, the telescope uncovered a class of…

The hunt for extraterrestrial life has long been one of the most fascinating endeavors in science. As space exploration progresses and our understanding of the universe deepens, tantalizing headlines often…

In a groundbreaking study published on January 4, 2025, an international team of astronomers, led by Sanjay Baliwal from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, India, has confirmed the…

A Swedish artist is on the verge of fulfilling what might be considered a dream of a lifetime. This week, a red model house—designed by the artist himself—will embark on…

In a groundbreaking effort to preview what awaits the scientific community upon the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in 2027, astronomers have released a remarkable collection of…

The death of a massive star is an event of cosmic proportions, sending shockwaves through space as the star’s core collapses in on itself. This violent process creates an outward…

The quest for extraterrestrial life has been a long-standing endeavor, rooted in humanity’s fascination with the stars and the possibility of encountering other intelligent beings. This search for life beyond…

Neutron stars are among the most fascinating and enigmatic objects in the universe. These collapsed remnants of massive stars are incredibly dense, with a mass greater than the Sun compressed…

The birth of new stars is a remarkable process that has intrigued astronomers for centuries. According to the widely accepted model of star formation known as the nebular hypothesis, new…

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…