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What’s at the Edge of an Infinite Universe?
There are many versions scientists have thought of when it comes to the nature of our cosmos; is…
Surf’s Up in Space: ‘Heartbreak Star’ Unveils Massive Waves
A groundbreaking research paper in Nature Astronomy unveils a stunning celestial phenomenon—a star system that experiences titanic waves…
Record-Breaking Binary System Reveals Tiny Stars Inside Sun’s Size
Astrophysicists from the California Institute of Technology, the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, and the…
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy
NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences. Patrick Semansky/AP Stephen G. Alexander, Miami…
Research Paper Reveals Theoretical Model for Time Travel via “Ring Wormholes”
Scientists have delved into time travel with a recent groundbreaking study exploring the possibility of traversing time using…
Astronomers see ancient galaxies flickering in slow motion due to expanding space
NASA / ESA / J. Olmsted (STScI) Geraint Lewis, University of Sydney According to our best understanding of…
There could still be a ninth planet in our Solar System – here’s why
Artist’s rendering of Planet 9 with an icy surface. Image generated by the authors with the help of…
How fast is the Universe really expanding? Multiple views of an exploding star raise new questions
NASA / ESA / P Kelly Brad E Tucker, Australian National University How did we get here? Where…
AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before
The sky is big and full of information that AI tools can help astronomers unlock. Yuga Kurita/Moment via…
The largest structures in the Universe are still glowing with the shock of their creation
Tessa Vernstrom using Planck data, Author provided Tessa Vernstrom, The University of Western Australia and Christopher Riseley, Università…