Does dark matter interact non-gravitationally at all?Dark matter and dark energy are essential components to explain discrepancies between observations and traditional cosmic models.
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.
Signs of "neutrino fog" emerge, complicating searches for dark matterDark matter remains undetected despite significant advancements in experimental sensitivity, complicating efforts to identify its presence in the universe.
SF Amateur Astronomers Lecture: Cosmic Shadow Theater (Randall Museum)Galaxy shadows reveal information about dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy formation.
Does dark matter interact non-gravitationally at all?Dark matter and dark energy are essential components to explain discrepancies between observations and traditional cosmic models.
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.
Signs of "neutrino fog" emerge, complicating searches for dark matterDark matter remains undetected despite significant advancements in experimental sensitivity, complicating efforts to identify its presence in the universe.
SF Amateur Astronomers Lecture: Cosmic Shadow Theater (Randall Museum)Galaxy shadows reveal information about dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy formation.
Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detailNASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universeDiscovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.
The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imaginedThe Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.
This Ancient "Rebel" Galaxy Closely Mirroring the Milky Way Has Astronomers Freaked OutThe discovery of REBELS-25 challenges existing theories on galaxy formation and evolution, suggesting early galaxies were more similar to the Milky Way than previously believed.
Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detailNASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universeDiscovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.
The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imaginedThe Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.
This Ancient "Rebel" Galaxy Closely Mirroring the Milky Way Has Astronomers Freaked OutThe discovery of REBELS-25 challenges existing theories on galaxy formation and evolution, suggesting early galaxies were more similar to the Milky Way than previously believed.
Daily briefing: How AI is decoding the calls of the wildAstronomers have observed a young galaxy resembling the Milky Way, providing insights into early cosmic formation.
How astronomers solved the "Zone of Avoidance" puzzleSpiral nebulae avoid the galactic plane, presenting a puzzle in astronomy, resolved by the advent of infrared observations.
James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever ObservedAstronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Galaxies, auroras and a cosmic bat: Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024The article highlights the beauty and complexity of cosmic phenomena, including stellar nurseries, galaxies, and auroras, captured through extensive astronomical imaging.
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formedGalaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
Scientists detect 'alien' signal from distant galaxyFast radio bursts (FRBs) may originate from ancient galaxies—a shift from prior beliefs about their sources being solely young star-producing galaxies.
Daily briefing: How AI is decoding the calls of the wildAstronomers have observed a young galaxy resembling the Milky Way, providing insights into early cosmic formation.
How astronomers solved the "Zone of Avoidance" puzzleSpiral nebulae avoid the galactic plane, presenting a puzzle in astronomy, resolved by the advent of infrared observations.
James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever ObservedAstronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Galaxies, auroras and a cosmic bat: Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024The article highlights the beauty and complexity of cosmic phenomena, including stellar nurseries, galaxies, and auroras, captured through extensive astronomical imaging.
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formedGalaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
Scientists detect 'alien' signal from distant galaxyFast radio bursts (FRBs) may originate from ancient galaxies—a shift from prior beliefs about their sources being solely young star-producing galaxies.
NASA launches space telescope to unveil cosmic secrets DW 03/12/2025SPHEREx will map the sky in unprecedented color, aiding in understanding galaxy formation and the universe's rapid expansion.
Scientists find 'weird' origin of signal that traveled through spaceA newly observed fast radio burst (FRB) originated from a unique cluster of galaxies, challenging previous astrophysical models.
NASA Discovered a Mysterious 5.88 Quadrillion-Mile Long Magnetic TunnelSpace mysteries highlight the unknown aspects of the universe, prompting ongoing research and speculation.Zeroing in on interstellar phenomena reinforces the importance of scientific discovery.
NASA's James Webb spots a giant penguin and its egg in spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed image of two galaxies resembling a penguin and an egg 326 million light-years away.
NASA launches space telescope to unveil cosmic secrets DW 03/12/2025SPHEREx will map the sky in unprecedented color, aiding in understanding galaxy formation and the universe's rapid expansion.
Scientists find 'weird' origin of signal that traveled through spaceA newly observed fast radio burst (FRB) originated from a unique cluster of galaxies, challenging previous astrophysical models.
NASA Discovered a Mysterious 5.88 Quadrillion-Mile Long Magnetic TunnelSpace mysteries highlight the unknown aspects of the universe, prompting ongoing research and speculation.Zeroing in on interstellar phenomena reinforces the importance of scientific discovery.
NASA's James Webb spots a giant penguin and its egg in spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed image of two galaxies resembling a penguin and an egg 326 million light-years away.
Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious AppetiteA newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.
Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle ScientistsAstronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.
Black hole jet appears to boost rate of nova explosionsJets from supermassive black holes may influence nova explosion frequencies in galaxies, particularly in M87, but the mechanisms remain unexplained.
Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious AppetiteA newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.
Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle ScientistsAstronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.
Black hole jet appears to boost rate of nova explosionsJets from supermassive black holes may influence nova explosion frequencies in galaxies, particularly in M87, but the mechanisms remain unexplained.
What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?The Universe, 13.8 billion years old, contains an estimated 6 to 20 trillion galaxies, with much of its star-formation history rooted in the past.
Our Galaxy Appears to Be Touching Another Galaxy, Scientists SayThe Milky Way may already be interacting with Andromeda's galaxy, extending our understanding of cosmic boundaries.
JWST finds distant galaxy with "impossible" light signatureJWST's findings challenge previous astronomical theories about early galaxy formation and light propagation.The discovery of the bright Lyman-α line from JADES-GS-z13-1-LA raises questions about light-blocking atoms' behavior in the early Universe.
Elusive Fast Radio Bursts In Space Probably Come From the Most Ordinary GalaxiesMost fast radio bursts come from quiet galaxies like ours.
Our Galaxy Appears to Be Touching Another Galaxy, Scientists SayThe Milky Way may already be interacting with Andromeda's galaxy, extending our understanding of cosmic boundaries.
JWST finds distant galaxy with "impossible" light signatureJWST's findings challenge previous astronomical theories about early galaxy formation and light propagation.The discovery of the bright Lyman-α line from JADES-GS-z13-1-LA raises questions about light-blocking atoms' behavior in the early Universe.
Elusive Fast Radio Bursts In Space Probably Come From the Most Ordinary GalaxiesMost fast radio bursts come from quiet galaxies like ours.
Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) produces stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, exoplanets, and star formations with exceptional clarity.
See the Universe like NEVER before in images from Euclid spacecraftEuclid is creating an extensive 3D map of the universe with unprecedented images.
Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) produces stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, exoplanets, and star formations with exceptional clarity.
See the Universe like NEVER before in images from Euclid spacecraftEuclid is creating an extensive 3D map of the universe with unprecedented images.