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Unveiling a Cosmic Riddle In the vast expanse of the universe, certain discoveries leave scientists both exhilarated and perplexed. A recently scrutinized object, nicknamed a…

Stunning Space Timelapse from the ISS In a captivating display of perspective from the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui released a timelapse video…

Introduction: A Quiet Giant Thankful for X-ray Clues For years, the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy—Sagittarius A*—was thought to be a…

Overview: A Bold Leap for Astronomy In a striking turn for astronomy funding and innovation, a group led by the former CEO of Google has…

What is the Whippet and why does it matter? The Whippet is a remarkable tidal disruption event (TDE) that has captured the attention of astronomers…

New findings challenge the hope for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa A new assessment of Europa, one of the solar system’s most intriguing targets in…

What is a superior conjunction? When astronomers talk about a superior conjunction, they mean a planet lying on the opposite side of the Sun from…

Could TRAPPIST-1’s Seven Worlds Host Moons? Forty light-years away, the TRAPPIST-1 system contains seven Earth-sized planets that orbit a dim red dwarf in one of…

Overview: A Stellar Nursery Unveiled The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is turning a dusty corner of our galaxy into a vivid laboratory for star…

Introduction: A New Benchmark in Planet Formation The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a planet-forming disk so massive and chaotic that it defies some long-held…
