Astronomers may have discovered the universe’s largest magnetic fields
Despite the fact that our universe is electrically neutral, atoms found throughout the universe can be positively charged nuclei or negatively charged electrons. When these …
Despite the fact that our universe is electrically neutral, atoms found throughout the universe can be positively charged nuclei or negatively charged electrons. When these …
Astronomers have observed what they believe is a triple-star system in space surrounded by a chaotic disc of dust that could form planets. The stars …
A scientist has crunched the numbers to estimate when the universe will “die,” or fizzle out with no more star activity whatsoever. The last supernova …
A new cosmic structure was just discovered that may hold an incredible number of galaxies, stars, and planets. The structure is now known as the …
Hubble reveals secrets of the early universe, with images that show primordial stars developed far earlier than previously thought. By peering back in time to …
An astronomer has calculated what he believes are the odds that life exists elsewhere in the universe, and they’re quite favorable. Based on his calculations, …
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 …
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 …
Considering we can’t actually see the Milky Way from the outside — since, you know, we’re in it — astronomers know a surprising amount about …
These days, scientists think they have a pretty good idea of what the universe is made of. By detecting the telltale signatures of various elements …
Everyone’s had a moment or two in their lives where they pull off an incredible feat but can’t explain how they did it. Perhaps it …
The Universe is growing. Scientists have known as much for decades, but the rate at which it is getting bigger has been the topic of …
Centuries of astronomical observation and technological advances have revealed a lot about the Universe we all call home, but it’s also raised plenty of new …
There’s no shortage of interesting things to see in our own galaxy, but astronomers love finding new galactic neighbors as well. Observing other galaxies can …
As technology improves and instruments used to study the cosmos become more and more advanced, we’re answering a lot of questions about our place in …
Most of the mass in the universe is made up of a kind of matter that none of us have ever seen. It’s called “dark …
We only see one star, our Sun, up close on a daily basis, but the Milky Way is absolutely packed with them. It’s estimated that …
When NASA sets its sights on a far-away galaxy, there’s often a lot to take in. Even if it only appears to be a dim …
Our Solar System is incredibly old by human standards. The Sun, sitting in the center, is thought to be just over 4.6 billion years old, …
Many of the objects NASA and other scientific bodies choose to study in space are incredibly old, but that’s not the case with Kes 75. …
If intelligent alien life exists somewhere in space it’s abundantly clear that we haven’t made meaningful contact with it yet. Various scientific bodies have devoted …
Space is dark, which makes finding bright things like stars pretty darn easy. It also makes it possible for high-powered telescopes to spot things that …
Size is relative. A carpenter ant is huge compared to a regular ant, but it’s still tiny when compared to, say, your foot. The challenge …
Everything you see around you — from the birds flying above to the grass below your feet and even the digital display you’re reading this …
World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge, and his work will live on for quite some time. The famous thinker passed …
The blurry, confusing image you see above might not seem all that interesting at first glance, but it’s actually an incredible glimpse into the early …
Oftentimes the debate over whether or not we’re alone in the universe boils down to a simple question: How could we be? I mean, with …