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UC Santa Cruz physicist offers 2 new dark matter theories
A UC Santa Cruz physicist proposes two novel theories suggesting dark matter emerged naturally from the extreme gravitational conditions of the early universe.
Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly
In a binary star system, two stars orbit around each other. ESO/L. Calçada, CC BY Andrej Prša, Villanova…
Could the latest ‘interstellar comet’ be an alien probe? Why spotting cosmic visitors is harder than you think
Comet 3I/ATLAS. International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/K. Meech/Jen Miller/Mahdi Zamani, CC BY Sara Webb, Swinburne University of Technology On July…
Why Physicists Built an Experiment the Size of a Sea
Deep beneath the Mediterranean, a massive neutrino detector has captured a particle so energetic it could rewrite our fundamental understanding of the cosmos.
Infrared search for hidden ‘Planet Nine’ reveals two new candidates
By searching for the faint heat signature of a hidden world, astronomers have identified two promising new candidates for the mysterious Planet Nine.
New research casts doubt on ‘impossible’ signals from Antarctica
After a dedicated search found no evidence of exotic particles traveling through the planet, the mystery of Antarctica's "impossible" signals only deepens.
AI helps scientists clock spin of Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
By analyzing telescope data with a custom-built AI, scientists have discovered that the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way is spinning at nearly its maximum possible speed.
Where Are All the Coastal Observatories?
While islands and beaches offer low light pollution and clear skies, they are unsuitable for professional astrophysics observatories…
New Study Confirms Faster-than-Expected Universe Expansion, Deepening Hubble Tension
At a Glance A new study has confirmed what many researchers have long suspected: the universe is expanding…
Do Black Holes Get “Full?”
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal quasars powered by black holes growing far faster than previously…