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Extreme nuclear transients: Astronomers discover world-breaking cosmic explosion

A team of astronomers at the University of Hawai'i's Institute for Astronomers (IfA) have discovered a new type of cosmic explosion that exceeds anything observed previously.

Future aerospace leaders to join NASA’s junior test pilot school

This summer, a new generation of aerospace explorers will get an up-close look at careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the 2025 Junior Test Pilot School.

The cosmic dawn: Small telescopes in Chile are the first to detect 13-billion-year-old signal

In a groundbreaking feat, telescopes in Chile have detected 13-billion-year-old light from the Big Bang, scattered by the universe's first stars. This achievement, once thought impossible from Earth, offers vital insights into the Cosmic Dawn and the early evolution of our universe.

MISTRAL: High-frequency radio astronomy and space exploration

High-frequency radio astronomy and MISTRAL: Recent breakthroughs in observational astronomy, coupled with rapid advancements in spaceflight technology, are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos and laying the groundwork for an interplanetary future.

Mysterious cosmic object seen flashing in radio waves and X-rays

A team of international astronomers has discovered a mysterious and perplexing cosmic object in our Milky Way galaxy that challenges our current understanding of how stars behave.

UK robotics breakthrough sets hopes for future space-based solar power

A new robotics demonstration by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and space technology company Space Solar has taken big steps towards constructing...

Could black holes explain ultra-high-energy cosmic rays?

Mysterious, ultra-high-energy cosmic rays have baffled scientists for decades. Now, new research from Norway suggests supermassive black holes and their powerful winds might be the long-sought cosmic accelerators behind these extraordinary particles.

New study finds planets can form even under harsh UV radiation

A team of astronomers led by Penn State has discovered that planet-forming materials can survive and persist even in some of the most extreme environments in our galaxy.

Europa clipper’s ultraviolet spectrograph successfully completes first commissioning phase

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, 2024, has reached a significant milestone as one of its key scientific instruments, the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS), completed initial commissioning.

NASA’s X-59 aircraft takes major step toward first flight with ground simulation testing

NASA’s quiet supersonic research aircraft, the X-59, has completed an essential round of testing without ever leaving the ground.

Will the Universe end sooner than we thought?

The end of the Universe might come sooner than previously suggested, although it will still be far into the future.

Galactic turbulence defies expectations: Scientists uncover new insights

Galactic turbulence, a cosmic enigma influencing everything from star formation to particle movement, has been simulated with unprecedented precision. The surprising results challenge long-held theories about energy flow in the vast interstellar medium.

Neutrino mystery in the squid galaxy has a new explanation

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory recently detected something unusual coming from the Squid Galaxy, officially known as NGC 1068.

NASA reveals 3D visualisation of stunning cosmic cliffs

NASA has released a new 3D visualisation of the “Cosmic Cliffs,” a star-forming region captured by the James Webb Telescope (JWST).

X-ray source AX J145732−5901 unmasked as distant galaxy cluster

Scientists have identified a mysterious X-ray source, known as AX J145732−590 located far beyond our own Milky Way. Observations using X-ray telescopes suggest this object, previously hidden by the dense material within our galaxy, is a large collection of galaxies.

New quantum theory brings scientists closer to ‘Theory of Everything’

New research from Aalto University could bring together the four fundamental forces of nature under a singular framework.

New study reveals super-earths are more common than previously thought

An international study has revealed that super-Earth exoplanets, planets larger than Earth but smaller than gas giants like Neptune, are significantly more common across the universe than scientists once believed.

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