Controversial Findings: Astrophysicists Rethink Solar Magnetic Fields
Solar phenomena like sunspots and flares could be a product of a shallow magnetic field, according to surprising new findings that may help scientists predict…
Astrophysics News
Find the latest news and breakthroughs related to the fascinating field of astrophysics. Astrophysics is the study of the physical properties of celestial objects, including planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Also known as space physics, astrophysics combines the principles of physics and astronomy to understand the behavior and evolution of celestial bodies. This page is dedicated to all things astrophysics, and you will find a collection of articles covering a wide range of topics, including black holes, exoplanets, dark matter, and the Big Bang. Stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries and advancements in the field of astrophysics by exploring the articles on this page.
Escaping Atmospheres: Unraveling the Hydrodynamic Mysteries of Exoplanets
New research enhances understanding of atmospheric escape in exoplanets, focusing on classification and impacts on habitability. A new study increases our understanding of the violent…
Webb Space Telescope Cracks Case of Puffy “Microwaved Marshmallow” Exoplanet
A surprising deficiency of methane suggests that tidal heating has puffed up the atmosphere of the warm gas giant WASP-107 b. Why is the warm…
Neutrino Alchemy Unveils Rare Elements in Cosmic Explosions
Scientists have proposed a new nucleosynthesis process, the νr-process, which may explain the origin of rare isotopes in the solar system. A new nucleosynthesis process…
Astronomers Uncover a Baffling “Cosmic Mystery” – A Giant Planet As Fluffy as Cotton Candy
This exoplanet is larger but seven times less massive than Jupiter and is the second least dense planet discovered to date. An international team led…
Cosmic Archaeology: Using Black Holes To Uncover Evidence of the Universe’s First Stars
Researchers have developed a method to detect the first stars of the universe by observing the unique flares produced when these stars are torn apart…
Extreme Exoplanet Discovered: Fiery Red Planet Rages With Intense Volcanic Activity
An astrophysicist discovered a fiery red exoplanet with intense volcanic activity, influenced by tidal forces similar to those affecting Jupiter’s moon Io. UC Riverside astrophysicist…
Hidden in the Halo: MIT Researchers Discover the Universe’s Oldest Stars
Astronomers discovered three ancient stars circling the Milky Way’s halo, formed 12-13 billion years ago. MIT researchers have discovered three of the oldest stars in…
Super Fluffy “Cotton Candy” Exoplanet Discovery Shocks Scientists – “We Cannot Explain How This Planet Formed”
Astronomers have discovered an enormous, low-density planet named WASP-193b, which is 50% larger than Jupiter but has a cotton candy-like density. This finding challenges current…
Explosive Events in the Magnetosphere: Investigating Unusual Substorm in Earth’s Magnetotail
Using NASA’s MMS mission data, SwRI explores unusual substorm events in Earth’s magnetotail to better understand magnetic reconnection and its effects on the global magnetosphere….
ONe Nova To Rule Them All: Rare Stellar Explosions Shape the Building Blocks of Life
New research identifies ONe novae as key sources of phosphorus, essential for life, with peak production aligning with the early Solar System. Astronomers have proposed…
XRISM Spacecraft Detects Iron Signatures in Nearby Active Galaxy
The XRISM mission has revealed crucial data about the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy NGC 4151, enhancing understanding of black hole-environment interactions….
Galactic Rings of Power: Astronomers Uncover Massive Magnetic Toroids in the Milky Way Halo
Astrophysicists have discovered large magnetic toroids in the Milky Way’s halo, which impact cosmic ray propagation and the physics of interstellar space. Their research, based…
XMM-Newton’s Stunning X-Ray Vision Unmasks Mysterious Cosmic Structure
New observations reveal that X-ray emissions from the Cloverleaf odd radio circle are linked to merging galaxy groups, offering new insights into these mysterious cosmic…
How a New Methodology Rewrites the Age Book for Asteroids
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new method for estimating the age of asteroids using dynamics, demonstrating this approach on the asteroid Selam, found…
Super-Earth Surprise: Webb Finds Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet For the First Time
Gas bubbling up from a lava-covered surface on 55 Cancri e may feed an atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide. These days, detecting…
“Cosmic Cannibals” – Astonishing Speeds of Stellar Jets Unveiled for the First Time
Astronomers have successfully measured the velocity of rapidly moving jets in space for the first time, a critical factor in the formation of stars and…
Beyond the Brink: New NASA Black Hole Visualization Plunges Viewers Into the Event Horizon
NASA’s new black hole visualizations simulate the dramatic effects of crossing the event horizon, highlighting the severe distortions in space-time and the eventual spaghettification near…