Stellar Graveyard Secrets: Astronomers Solve White Dwarf Heavy Metal Mystery
Recent research reveals that white dwarfs consume nearby planetesimals due to a “natal kick” during their formation. This dynamic alteration affects their motion and the…
Recent research reveals that white dwarfs consume nearby planetesimals due to a “natal kick” during their formation. This dynamic alteration affects their motion and the…
Stunning close-up views of the Sun reveal its dynamic magnetic structures and extreme temperatures, captured by ESA’s Solar Orbiter in collaboration with NASA’s Parker Solar…
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…
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…
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…
A new study will improve the detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space and time. Scientists at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science…
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…
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…
Explorations in dark matter are advancing with new experimental techniques designed to detect axions, leveraging advanced technology and interdisciplinary collaboration to uncover the secrets of…
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…
Peptides can form on cosmic dust despite water presence, challenging previous beliefs and suggesting a possible extraterrestrial origin for life’s building blocks. Peptides are organic…
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…