Astronomy

For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional

Calculations suggest stars that are very viscous could reflect gravitational waves and produce signals very similar to those produced by black holes

Calculations suggest stars that are very viscous could reflect gravitational waves and produce signals very similar to those produced by black holes

Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.

This quiz tests your knowledge of the astronauts who have stepped foot on the moon.

NASA astronaut Jim Lovell — a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 8 and the near-disastrous Apollo 13 —passed away on Aug. 7, 2025 at the age of 97.

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a possible gas giant the size of Saturn in the stellar system nearest our own

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a possible gas giant the size of Saturn in the stellar system nearest our own

Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean. But someday it could be used in surgery or underwater repairs

Paramount’s hit sci-fi horror franchise returns in 2027 with more ultrasonic alien invaders.

The deformed wing and sacbrood viruses were thought to cause asymptomatic infections in adult bees. But the viruses make the insects fly slower and faster than normal, respectively

The deformed wing and sacbrood viruses were thought to cause asymptomatic infections in adult bees. But the viruses make the insects fly slower and faster than normal, respectively

The techniques used to target the asteroids could also be employed in tracking hazardous asteroids and interstellar objects.

Satellite images revealed the scope of destruction in the south of France where an area larger than the country's capital Paris has been turned into ashes by a massive wildfire.

A newfound supermassive black hole from the dawn of the universe challenges how early cosmic giants formed.

New research from the University of St Andrews has found that giant free floating planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a star.

Earth's history was shaped by the bombardment of icy and rocky bodies. These impacts delivered volatiles and organic compounds to the planet. They also brought water, helping Earth become the life-supporting planets it is today. Could the same thing happen on exoplanets?

Little Red Dots are thought to be young supermassive black holes at the center of early galaxies. That would make them young versions of Active Galactic Nuclei. But Little Red Dots don't emit much x-ray light, and we're starting to learn why.

In an unprecedentedly precise accelerator experiment, researchers directly observed how some of the heaviest known elements react and form molecules

In an unprecedentedly precise accelerator experiment, researchers directly observed how some of the heaviest known elements react and form molecules