The search for exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system, has captivated the scientific community for over two decades, especially…
Category: Astronomy
Magnetic Fields Impose Early Mass Limits on Population III Stars
The process of star formation in the early universe, particularly the formation of Population III (Pop III) stars, is a…
New Study Suggests Exogenic Origin for Organic Material on Ceres
The discovery of organic material on Ceres, a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt, has intrigued scientists for years.…
Discovery of Young Ridges on the Moon’s Far Side Suggests Ongoing Tectonic Activity
For decades, scientists have regarded the Moon as a geologically inert body, long past its active geological phase. The Moon’s…
The Mysterious Arc-Shaped Nova Shell of V1425 Aql
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile have recently made a groundbreaking discovery related to the cataclysmic variable…
Super-Earth Found in “Goldilocks Zone”
In the quest to answer the age-old question, “Are we alone in the universe?” scientists have made remarkable progress over…
Recoil, Radiation Pressure, and Other Nongravitational Forces Influencing Small Solar System Bodies
Since Isaac Newton first formalized the concept of gravity, its role as the dominant force governing the movements of celestial…
Black Hole Outbursts Drive Gas Cooling and Fuel Continued Growth in Galaxy Clusters
Astronomers have made a significant advance in understanding how the most massive black holes in the universe sustain themselves by…
The Fascinating Science and Mysteries of the Full Moon
The full moon, an astronomical and mystical phenomenon, has captivated humanity for centuries. Its brilliant and commanding presence in the…
New Discovery Challenges Our Understanding of Fast Radio Bursts and Their Origins
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the most intriguing and enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics. Since their discovery in 2007,…
The Discovery of Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way
A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the…
Helioseismic Measurements Confirm Experimental Findings on Solar Radiative Opacity
A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved through a pioneering approach to measure the solar radiative opacity under extreme…
Astronomers Uncover 19 New Quasars
In a recent groundbreaking study, Chinese astronomers have made significant discoveries in the realm of quasar research. By investigating a…
Fast Radio Burst Detected in the Outskirts of an Ancient Elliptical Galaxy
Astronomers and astrophysicists have long been captivated by the enigma of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)—the intense, fleeting bursts of radio…
Biomechanical Changes in Astronaut Eyes During Long-Duration Spaceflight
In space, astronauts face a wide range of physical challenges due to the environment of microgravity, particularly affecting their eyes…
Astronomers Observe Record-Breaking Dust Tails from a Dying Planet
At the 2025 Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, two pioneering teams of astronomers—one from Penn State and the other…
Evidence for Mirror Symmetry Breaking in Gravitational Wave Emissions from Black Hole Mergers
In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters on Thursday, a team of scientists took a significant step toward…
Two Sub-Neptune Exoplanets Discovered Orbiting the Subgiant Star TOI-6054
In a significant discovery made by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has identified two…
Universe More Messy Than Expected
Across the 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang, the universe has undergone extraordinary transformations, shaped by powerful forces acting…
Einstein Probe Detects Record-Breaking X-ray Burst from the Early Universe
On March 15, 2024, the Einstein Probe, a cutting-edge space mission led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), detected…