Category: Astronomy

Astronomers from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), along with their collaborators, have used the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to conduct an in-depth study of an intriguing ultra-diffuse galaxy…

The event horizon is one of the most intriguing features of a black hole, serving as the ultimate boundary in space. In recent years, this mysterious region has garnered significant…

The enigma of how ancient Mars, with its now cold and dry landscape, once boasted flowing rivers, lakes, and possibly even conditions conducive to life has intrigued scientists for decades.…

Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, holds the title of being the most volcanic object in our solar system, and new data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft confirms the moon’s dynamic…

A team of astronomers from the University of Tokyo and Niigata University have made an intriguing discovery of what they are calling “peculiar embedded icy objects” in deep space, sparking…

The search for exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system, has captivated the scientific community for over two decades, especially as advancements in detection technologies reveal increasingly more about the…

The process of star formation in the early universe, particularly the formation of Population III (Pop III) stars, is a fascinating and crucial element of cosmological theory. These stars are…

The discovery of organic material on Ceres, a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt, has intrigued scientists for years. Recent research, led by the Max Planck Institute for Solar…

For decades, scientists have regarded the Moon as a geologically inert body, long past its active geological phase. The Moon’s surface has been extensively studied to uncover its complex geological…

Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile have recently made a groundbreaking discovery related to the cataclysmic variable system V1425 Aql. This system, which was previously observed to…

In the quest to answer the age-old question, “Are we alone in the universe?” scientists have made remarkable progress over the past few decades. Thanks to technological advances in observational…

Since Isaac Newton first formalized the concept of gravity, its role as the dominant force governing the movements of celestial bodies has been firmly established. Gravity dictates the orbits of…

Astronomers have made a significant advance in understanding how the most massive black holes in the universe sustain themselves by “creating their own meals.” By studying seven galaxy clusters, they…

The full moon, an astronomical and mystical phenomenon, has captivated humanity for centuries. Its brilliant and commanding presence in the night sky offers both a scientific marvel and a source…

Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the most intriguing and enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics. Since their discovery in 2007, they have posed a series of complex questions that continue…

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in January 1925, a paper read by…

A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved through a pioneering approach to measure the solar radiative opacity under extreme conditions, providing valuable insights into atomic physics and confirming recent…

In a recent groundbreaking study, Chinese astronomers have made significant discoveries in the realm of quasar research. By investigating a catalog of quasar candidates from the DESI Legacy Surveys (DESI-LS),…

Astronomers and astrophysicists have long been captivated by the enigma of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)—the intense, fleeting bursts of radio waves that seem to emanate from deep space. These bursts…

In space, astronauts face a wide range of physical challenges due to the environment of microgravity, particularly affecting their eyes and vision. Research has shown that extended stays aboard the…