Astronomers discovered a mysterious solar system that’s nothing like ours
Earlier this month, astronomers announced the discovery of an old solar system located just 90 light-years from Earth. The mysterious solar system, which is believed …
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Samsung’s most exciting Galaxy upgrade might replace Android with a new OS
Samsung will soon unveil the Galaxy S22 series, which will deliver two different S22 experiences, including a Note-like model. But like every year, the newest …
Something mysterious is blinking near the center of our galaxy
When astronomers peer into the depths of the Milky Way galaxy, which is our home, they can see a lot of stuff going on. There …
You won’t believe this incredible galaxy image is real
Countless images of galaxies have been snapped over the decades, but thanks to ever-advancing imaging technology, they just keep getting better and better. A new …
A ‘fossil galaxy’ was hiding in plain sight within the Milky Way
Scientists have discovered the remains of an ancient “fossil galaxy” hiding inside of our own Milky Way. The galaxy is what’s left of a very …
NASA just spotted a galaxy that looks like a TIE Fighter
Scientists using NASA’s Fermi space telescope have spotted a distant galaxy that looks strangely familiar. The galaxy has the appearance of a TIE Fighter, a …
Andromeda’s sphere of influence is much larger than anyone thought
NASA scientists have detected a massive halo of plasma surrounding the nearby Andromeda galaxy. The halo, a massive orb of influence stretching deep into space, …
Something strange is generating a ton of radiation from our galaxy’s core
Scientists are trying to narrow down the possible sources of gamma radiation coming from the center of the Milky Way. The latest research shoots down …
This stunning galaxy is leaving us in its dust
The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA and the ESA, captured an image of the galaxy NGC 7513, which is currently speeding away from Earth …
Massive, ancient galaxies have been swallowing their neighbors for billions of years
Astronomers discovered that old, massive galaxies tend to be messy and disorderly, and set out to explain why. Computer simulations revealed that large ancient galaxies …
A black hole ‘burp’ devastated a distant galaxy cluster
A black hole carved a hole right through the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster, which is located some 390 million light years from Earth. Astronomers believe the …
Our galaxy is warping and astronomers have no idea why
From our perch here on Earth, it’s impossible for most of us to notice changes happening in our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Astronomers, on …
Astronomers spot dead ‘monster’ galaxy lurking in deep space
Over the years, scientists studying space have spotted countless galaxies in all different phases of their lives. From newborn galaxies churning out new stars to …
NASA’s Hubble spots ‘flying saucer,’ but not the alien kind
If science fiction flicks have taught us one thing, it’s that when aliens eventually discover our planet they’ll be arriving in flying discs that seem …
Hubble snaps ridiculously gorgeous shot of distant galaxy
When astronomers peer deep into space, what they see is what they get. Humans have developed some seriously impressive imaging tools for observing faraway objects …
Feast your eyes on this ‘dead’ nearby galaxy, thanks to Hubble
Galaxies come in all shapes and sizes, and the galaxies most pleasing to the eye are always in the most recognizable shapes. Dramatic spirals with …
Scientists tasked a supercomputer with building millions of simulated universes
Figuring out how our reality took shape over billions of years is no easy task for scientists. Theories about how the Big Bang played out …
The Milky Way’s supermassive black hole just produced a brilliant, mysterious flash
Like many galaxies, our own Milky Way is believed to revolve around a supermassive black hole. The location of the black hole, a feature known …
NASA’s Spitzer just spotted a galaxy perfectly aligned with Earth
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope is capable of capturing some truly stunning snapshots of distant features in space, and usually, when we see images of vast …
Scientists spotted an incredibly old star breathing its dying breath
Age is a relative thing. With our finite (and relatively short) lifespans, humans tend to think of anything older than 100 years as being “really …
Hubble captured gorgeous snapshot of a massive distant galaxy
Thanks to the nature of light and the fact that it can only move so fast, peering at objects far away means that astronomers can …
Hubble spies distant galaxy in full bloom
Spring may already be in our rear-view mirror but NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is still in the mood for things that bloom. In a new …
Hubble spots tiny galaxy working overtime to build new stars
Like everything else in the universe, galaxies are born, live, and ultimately die, and thanks to incredibly powerful tools like the Hubble Space Telescope, we …
Astronomers discover massive ring of gas circling our black hole
The center of the Milky Way galaxy is somewhere you wouldn’t want to be. We have it pretty easy here on Earth, orbiting our star …
Samsung celebrates 10 years of Galaxy phones with deals and promotions
Samsung would like to wish everyone a Happy Galaxy Day today. If you’re not aware, it’s a new holiday Samsung is kicking off this month …
NASA plans to study this galactic ‘jellyfish’ with its new James Webb Space Telescope
Galaxies come in many different shapes and sizes, but you’d be hard pressed to find one more interesting than ESO 137-001. What the galaxy lacks …
Astronomers spot black hole spinning unbelievably fast as it swallows up a star
Black holes are some of the most interesting features of our universe, but they’re also not very well understood. Studying distant black holes in any …
