Studies and theories about the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe
Ever wondered what the heart of our Milky Way smells like? Scientists believe the supermassive black hole at its center might have an aroma reminiscent of raspberries or rum.
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified numerous low-mass, starburst galaxies in Abell 2744, whose intense UV radiation played a key role in reionizing the universe just 800 million years after the Big Bang.
LIGO detected gravitational waves from the merger of two black holes 1.3 billion light-years away. A subtle time delay between detectors helped pinpoint the cosmic event's location.
Discover the fascinating story behind the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the faint afterglow of the Big Bang that continues to shape our understanding of the universe.
A groundbreaking gravitational wave detection has provided unprecedented insights into black holes, validating decades of theoretical physics from Einstein to Hawking. This new data offers the clearest view yet of these enigmatic cosmic objects.
Discover the mind-boggling scales of our solar system, from the Apollo 11 journey to the immense size of the Sun, putting our place in the cosmos into perspective.
Ever wondered how astronomers map the vastness of the observable universe? This groundbreaking logarithmic map offers a stunning new perspective on cosmic structures and distances.
Exactly 166 years ago, Earth experienced the most powerful geomagnetic storm ever recorded in history. This powerful event, known as the Carrington Event, had profound impacts on technology and continues to be a subject of scientific study.
Galaxies aren't static structures; they engage in dramatic, slow-motion collisions that reshape the cosmos. This post delves into the violent yet crucial process of galaxy mergers and their impact on galactic evolution.
New research on the 'Devil Comet' (12P/Pons-Brooks) has revealed its water composition is strikingly similar to Earth's, providing the strongest evidence to date that comets may have delivered the water that seeded our planet.
