Artist concept of 2 intermediate black holes merging that generate gravitational waves. Astronomers can track gravitational…
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9 mind-blowing space facts that will shock you
Much about our universe is incredible, but here are 9 mind-blowing space facts you might not…
Analyzing binary stars with AI brings new insights
Artist’s concept of a binary star system. Scientists say AI could massively decrease the time it…
Journey to a black hole? An innovative, epic mission concept
This image, which the European Southern Observatory released on March 27, 2024, shows the supermassive black…
Meet a monster black hole at the dawn of time
An international team of astronomers, led by The University of Texas at Austin’s Cosmic Frontier Center,…
Surprise! Glaciers on Mars are made of mostly pure ice
View larger. | This image, taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), shows a glacier on…
Europa Clipper successfully tests radar during Mars flyby
During its flyby of Mars in March 2025, the Europa Clipper spacecraft tested its radar instrument.…
Light pollution is impacting astronomy around the globe
The European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Paranal Observatory lies under some of the darkest and clearest skies…
Starlink disrupts radio astronomy, too
There are 60 Starlink satellites nestled in the cargo bay of this Falcon 9 rocket, which…
New 5th planet found in system of remarkably diverse worlds
View larger. | This artist’s concept shows the 5 planets in the L 98-59 system. A…