Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something WildThe James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
What's on the Milky Way's Far Side?Mapping the Milky Way is complex due to our position inside it, limiting our observational capabilities.
Scientists Detect "Alien Structures" at the Heart of Our GalaxyAstronomers discovered strange filaments surrounding the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, influencing gas cycles and emissions.
JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova ExplosionsThe James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented images of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, providing insights into stellar explosions.
Why black holes are more than 'cosmic vacuum cleaners'Black holes not only consume matter but also expel powerful jets, reshaping our understanding of their role in the universe.
Science's great paradox: we don't know what we don't know until we lookThe JWST enables groundbreaking astronomical discoveries beyond previous limitations.
Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something WildThe James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
What's on the Milky Way's Far Side?Mapping the Milky Way is complex due to our position inside it, limiting our observational capabilities.
Scientists Detect "Alien Structures" at the Heart of Our GalaxyAstronomers discovered strange filaments surrounding the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, influencing gas cycles and emissions.
JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova ExplosionsThe James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented images of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, providing insights into stellar explosions.
Why black holes are more than 'cosmic vacuum cleaners'Black holes not only consume matter but also expel powerful jets, reshaping our understanding of their role in the universe.
Science's great paradox: we don't know what we don't know until we lookThe JWST enables groundbreaking astronomical discoveries beyond previous limitations.
Ask Ethan: When do stars turn the most mass into energy?Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.
NASA's Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital ScienceNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is close to launching, aiming to uncover dark universe secrets, but budget cuts threaten its future.
At the American Museum of Natural History, a Look to Outer SpaceThe exhibition 'Eyes on the Universe' offers a captivating visual experience of space through stunning photographs, reflecting current public interest in space exploration.
Mysterious Signal Coming From a Dead Star and Its CompanionAstronomers found that a mysterious radio signal from deep space originates from a binary star system emitting radio emissions due to their magnetic interactions.
This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could StrikeAsteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2% impact risk with potentially devastating consequences for Earth in December 2032.
Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
Readers Respond to the January 2025 IssueExploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
NASA's Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital ScienceNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is close to launching, aiming to uncover dark universe secrets, but budget cuts threaten its future.
At the American Museum of Natural History, a Look to Outer SpaceThe exhibition 'Eyes on the Universe' offers a captivating visual experience of space through stunning photographs, reflecting current public interest in space exploration.
Mysterious Signal Coming From a Dead Star and Its CompanionAstronomers found that a mysterious radio signal from deep space originates from a binary star system emitting radio emissions due to their magnetic interactions.
This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could StrikeAsteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2% impact risk with potentially devastating consequences for Earth in December 2032.
Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
Readers Respond to the January 2025 IssueExploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
Study reveals how micro black hole would implode your brainPrimordial black holes, though tiny, have deadly effects, including tearing apart cells and generating shockwaves akin to gunfire.
Astrophysicist rates the science of 9 outer space movies and TV showsThe article explores the scientific concepts depicted in space-themed movies and TV shows, engaging viewers with astrophysics.
What's hotter than the hottest stars in the Universe?Stars emit most luminous radiation and have diverse temperatures, from 2700 K to beyond 10^24 K in extreme cases.
How come we've never observed a black hole decaying?Black holes are extreme cosmic objects formed by mass collapse, inevitably creating singularities.
Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko DesignInterstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
Study reveals how micro black hole would implode your brainPrimordial black holes, though tiny, have deadly effects, including tearing apart cells and generating shockwaves akin to gunfire.
Astrophysicist rates the science of 9 outer space movies and TV showsThe article explores the scientific concepts depicted in space-themed movies and TV shows, engaging viewers with astrophysics.
What's hotter than the hottest stars in the Universe?Stars emit most luminous radiation and have diverse temperatures, from 2700 K to beyond 10^24 K in extreme cases.
How come we've never observed a black hole decaying?Black holes are extreme cosmic objects formed by mass collapse, inevitably creating singularities.
Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko DesignInterstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
JWST fully solves the mystery of "Little Red Dots"The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our understanding of galaxy formation, revealing unexpected phenomena that challenge previous theories.
James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" come into focusLittle red dots are transient features from the early universe, possibly representing early stages in the formation of galaxies and black holes.
Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
JWST Spies a Giant Space Hamburgerand Maybe Planetary Origins, TooHH 30 is a massive cosmic hamburger-like structure surrounding a newly forming star, observed through advanced telescopes.
Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
JWST fully solves the mystery of "Little Red Dots"The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our understanding of galaxy formation, revealing unexpected phenomena that challenge previous theories.
James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" come into focusLittle red dots are transient features from the early universe, possibly representing early stages in the formation of galaxies and black holes.
Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
JWST Spies a Giant Space Hamburgerand Maybe Planetary Origins, TooHH 30 is a massive cosmic hamburger-like structure surrounding a newly forming star, observed through advanced telescopes.
Beautiful Shapes, a Magic Molecule and Elephant BromancesDeep-sea mining raises ecological concerns and highlights a new era in the industry, as evidenced by local reactions and regulatory awareness.
3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universeThe universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
Where did our universe come from?The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universeThe universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
Where did our universe come from?The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Ask Ethan: Could dark matter be "normal stuff" we can't see?The Universe is made up of 5% normal matter and 95% dark matter and dark energy, which remain largely undetected.
Jeremiah Ostriker, Who Plumbed Dark Forces That Shape Universe, Dies at 86Jeremiah Ostriker revolutionized our understanding of galaxies, demonstrating the dominance of dark matter over visible stars in cosmic evolution.
Ask Ethan: Could there be dark matter aliens out there?Normal matter comprises only 4.9% of the Universe, while dark energy and dark matter dominate its content.
Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our GalaxyNew research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Ask Ethan: Could dark matter be "normal stuff" we can't see?The Universe is made up of 5% normal matter and 95% dark matter and dark energy, which remain largely undetected.
Jeremiah Ostriker, Who Plumbed Dark Forces That Shape Universe, Dies at 86Jeremiah Ostriker revolutionized our understanding of galaxies, demonstrating the dominance of dark matter over visible stars in cosmic evolution.
Ask Ethan: Could there be dark matter aliens out there?Normal matter comprises only 4.9% of the Universe, while dark energy and dark matter dominate its content.
Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our GalaxyNew research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
Scientists Intrigued by Stars Singing Ancient SongsStars dim and brighten due to vibrations, which researchers converted into sound, revealing new insights into their lifecycles.
JWST catches star vaporizing the hottest rocky exoplanetsPlanetary formation and characteristics are heavily influenced by location within a stellar system.
Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big BangLife could have arisen very early in the universe's history, potentially within 200 million years after the Big Bang.
Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First TimeCarbon dioxide detected on exoplanets suggests formation processes resemble those of Jupiter and Saturn.
Starts With A Bang podcast #116 - Disintegrating exoplanetsExoplanets can experience extreme conditions leading to their physical disintegration, revealing insights into planetary interiors beyond our Solar System.
JWST catches star vaporizing the hottest rocky exoplanetsPlanetary formation and characteristics are heavily influenced by location within a stellar system.
Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big BangLife could have arisen very early in the universe's history, potentially within 200 million years after the Big Bang.
Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First TimeCarbon dioxide detected on exoplanets suggests formation processes resemble those of Jupiter and Saturn.
Starts With A Bang podcast #116 - Disintegrating exoplanetsExoplanets can experience extreme conditions leading to their physical disintegration, revealing insights into planetary interiors beyond our Solar System.
Five ways the universe could endThe Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study saysDark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansionBerkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expandingThe universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
Hints grow stronger that dark energy changes over timeNew data from DESI may provide crucial evidence supporting the variable nature of dark energy.
The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surpriseBefore stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
Five ways the universe could endThe Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study saysDark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansionBerkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expandingThe universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
Hints grow stronger that dark energy changes over timeNew data from DESI may provide crucial evidence supporting the variable nature of dark energy.
The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surpriseBefore stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
Blue spiral in sky above France and UK likely from SpaceX rocketThe blue and white spiral seen in the sky over France and the UK was likely caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.Weather forecasters confirmed the phenomenon was a result of the rocket's exhaust plume.
Evidence Grows That Dark Energy Changes Over TimeDESI aims to measure the universe's expansion by analyzing distances to galaxies and quasars over 11 billion years.
Scientists warn that the universe could end with a 'Big Crunch'Scientists suggest dark energy may be evolving, potentially leading to a 'Big Crunch' instead of continuous cosmic expansion.
Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe and lead to the big crunch'?Dark energy is believed to dominate the universe and is linked to the accelerated expansion of space.
Evidence Grows That Dark Energy Changes Over TimeDESI aims to measure the universe's expansion by analyzing distances to galaxies and quasars over 11 billion years.
Scientists warn that the universe could end with a 'Big Crunch'Scientists suggest dark energy may be evolving, potentially leading to a 'Big Crunch' instead of continuous cosmic expansion.
Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe and lead to the big crunch'?Dark energy is believed to dominate the universe and is linked to the accelerated expansion of space.
WATER formed billions of years earlier than previously thoughtWater likely originated from supernova debris shortly after the Big Bang, indicating life-forming ingredients existed much earlier than previously believed.
Best-Yet Baby Pictures' of the Universe UnveiledThe Atacama Cosmology Telescope's latest results provide groundbreaking insights into the early universe's structure and composition through high-definition images of the cosmic microwave background.
WATER formed billions of years earlier than previously thoughtWater likely originated from supernova debris shortly after the Big Bang, indicating life-forming ingredients existed much earlier than previously believed.
Best-Yet Baby Pictures' of the Universe UnveiledThe Atacama Cosmology Telescope's latest results provide groundbreaking insights into the early universe's structure and composition through high-definition images of the cosmic microwave background.
No, that's not a cosmic cone of shame-it's NASA's newest space telescopeSPHEREx will create a detailed 3D map of the night sky to explore fundamental questions about the Universe and life beyond.
NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bangSPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
NASA's New, $4 Billion Space Telescope Will Unravel a Great Cosmic MysteryThe Roman Space Telescope will revolutionize cosmic discovery capabilities and expand scientific data access significantly.
Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit EarthNASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.
No, that's not a cosmic cone of shame-it's NASA's newest space telescopeSPHEREx will create a detailed 3D map of the night sky to explore fundamental questions about the Universe and life beyond.
NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bangSPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
NASA's New, $4 Billion Space Telescope Will Unravel a Great Cosmic MysteryThe Roman Space Telescope will revolutionize cosmic discovery capabilities and expand scientific data access significantly.
Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit EarthNASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.
Things looking down for cutting-edge cosmic observatoriesNeutrinos are elusive particles that can provide valuable insights into cosmic events, despite being extremely difficult to detect.
Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the SeaPhysicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
Scientists detect a mysterious messenger from the cosmosAn unprecedented high-energy neutrino was detected, revealing insights into astrophysical phenomena and processes yet to be fully understood.
Did LIGO just see its most important gravitational wave ever?Gravitational wave astronomy is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe, particularly through multi-messenger events that link electromagnetic signals with gravitational waves.
Daily briefing: A simple blood test could diagnose pancreatic cancer earlyA new blood test can identify early-stage pancreatic cancer with promising accuracy.The highest-energy neutrino ever detected hints at cosmic phenomena from distant galaxies.
Things looking down for cutting-edge cosmic observatoriesNeutrinos are elusive particles that can provide valuable insights into cosmic events, despite being extremely difficult to detect.
Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the SeaPhysicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
Scientists detect a mysterious messenger from the cosmosAn unprecedented high-energy neutrino was detected, revealing insights into astrophysical phenomena and processes yet to be fully understood.
Did LIGO just see its most important gravitational wave ever?Gravitational wave astronomy is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe, particularly through multi-messenger events that link electromagnetic signals with gravitational waves.
Daily briefing: A simple blood test could diagnose pancreatic cancer earlyA new blood test can identify early-stage pancreatic cancer with promising accuracy.The highest-energy neutrino ever detected hints at cosmic phenomena from distant galaxies.
Scientists reveal what made them go from atheists to believers in GodThree scientists who were once atheists found spiritual faith through personal experiences of grief and awe in the universe.
Revealed: The five clues that an afterlife really DOES existDeath may be a transition to a new realm, supported by evidence from science and philosophy.
Scientists reveal what made them go from atheists to believers in GodThree scientists who were once atheists found spiritual faith through personal experiences of grief and awe in the universe.
Revealed: The five clues that an afterlife really DOES existDeath may be a transition to a new realm, supported by evidence from science and philosophy.
Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black holeSupermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky WayThe Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
Cosmic first: supermassive black hole caught "turning on" in real-timeSupermassive black holes can activate and emit energy detectable across the Universe, altering our understanding of galaxy evolution.
Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black holeSupermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky WayThe Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
Cosmic first: supermassive black hole caught "turning on" in real-timeSupermassive black holes can activate and emit energy detectable across the Universe, altering our understanding of galaxy evolution.
Something Mysterious Swept Over Our Entire Solar System, Scientists SayThe Radcliffe wave engulfed our Solar System around 14 million years ago, impacting Earth's environment and visibility in the sky.
JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discoveryColliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
Something Mysterious Swept Over Our Entire Solar System, Scientists SayThe Radcliffe wave engulfed our Solar System around 14 million years ago, impacting Earth's environment and visibility in the sky.
JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discoveryColliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
Keeping Time on the Moon: A Relativistic Approach to Lunar Clocks | HackerNoonTransformation between barycentric and Fermi normal coordinates aids in understanding gravitational influences at the Moon.
Equations of Motion in the Earth-Moon System | HackerNoonThe Earth and Moon revolve around their mutual center of mass in a locally inertial frame.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists the Best and Worst Sci-Fi Movies: The Blob, Back to the Future, 2001: A Space Odyssey & MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson critiques scientific accuracy in films, valuing those that resonate truthfully with scientific principles.
Map reveals what will happen if asteroid hits most populated citiesAsteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, risking devastating consequences for populated areas.
Space telescope finds rare 'Einstein Ring' of light in nearby galaxyAn Einstein Ring was discovered around the galaxy NGC 6505, showcasing the capabilities of the Euclid space telescope.
At what distance could a "twin Earth" detect our signals?SETI has evolved significantly, focusing on detecting technosignatures from exoplanets with current technological advancements.
Flickering, invisible space loops may help predict solar flaresFlickering loops in the sun's atmosphere could help predict potentially dangerous solar flares.
Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grantsFederal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.
How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrongIntelligence is rare in the universe according to the Hard Steps Model, but new critiques challenge this notion.
Mysterious song from outer space discoveredChorus waves can be generated much farther from Earth than previously thought, challenging decades of assumptions about their origin.
Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - NatureChorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
Mysterious song from outer space discoveredChorus waves can be generated much farther from Earth than previously thought, challenging decades of assumptions about their origin.
Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - NatureChorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
The Ring Nebula's true structure revealed at lastThe Ring Nebula is a complex planetary nebula with a barrel-like structure, redefined through advanced imaging techniques.Its shape and composition reveal insights about the lifecycle of Sun-like stars.