Peering Through Cosmic Dust: James Webb Telescope Is on the Hunt for Newborn Planets
Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly. Although several dozens of…
Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly. Although several dozens of…
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 10:22 p.m. ET on May 2, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly,…
What Is a Neutron Star? Besides black holes, neutron stars are among the most baffling objects in the Universe. A neutron star is formed in…
MIT’s discovery of 2-methoxyethanol in space reveals new insights into the development of molecular complexity in space during star formation. New research from the group…
In a groundbreaking discovery published in the prestigious Astrophysical Journal, scientists have identified a rare dust particle lodged within an ancient extraterrestrial meteorite, shedding new…
NASA’s IXPE mission entered its General Observer phase in 2024, focusing on inviting global scientific contributions to study X-ray sources. Launched in late 2021, the…
What are some skywatching highlights in May 2024? Mars and Saturn tussle with the Moon, Mercury makes a brief a.m. appearance, East Coasters can see…
ALMA observations of FU Orionis reveal how gravitational accretion from a past gas stream causes sudden brightness in young stars, shedding light on star and…
Astronomers have produced the first high-resolution map of a massive explosion in a nearby galaxy, providing important clues on how the space between galaxies is…
WASP-43 b is cloudy on the nightside and clear on the dayside, with equatorial winds howling around the planet at 5,000 miles per hour. Sometimes…
Webb’s new view focuses on the illuminated edge of the nebula’s distinctive structure. The Horsehead Nebula is prancing across the cosmic stage in new infrared…
Fullerenes are large, complex carbon molecules known for their durability. Their atoms are arranged in three-dimensional spherical structures that feature a pattern of alternating hexagons…
IC 776, a dwarf galaxy located in the Virgo galaxy cluster, is the subject of intensive study due to its emission of X-rays, offering insights…
The Einstein Probe successfully demonstrates X-ray surveillance capabilities through its innovative lobster-eye optics. The first images captured by the innovative mission were presented at the…
Researchers utilizing the European Gaia spacecraft have discovered a black hole in a binary system, located 1,500 light-years away and weighing 33 times the mass…
New findings from BepiColombo show escape of heavy ions from Venus, hinting at complex atmospheric dynamics. A fleeting visit of the European Space Agency (ESA)/Japan…
Scientists have discovered a meteorite particle with an unprecedented magnesium isotopic ratio, indicating its origin from a hydrogen burning supernova. Research has discovered a rare…
Black holes are fascinating cosmic entities characterized by gravitational pulls so intense that not even light can escape once it crosses into their event horizons….