Scientists Say Aliens May Be Hiding in the MultiverseThe search for extraterrestrial life may be complicated by the existence of parallel universes that could better support intelligent life.
At what distance could a "twin Earth" detect our signals?SETI has evolved significantly, focusing on detecting technosignatures from exoplanets with current technological advancements.
Scientists Say Aliens May Be Hiding in the MultiverseThe search for extraterrestrial life may be complicated by the existence of parallel universes that could better support intelligent life.
At what distance could a "twin Earth" detect our signals?SETI has evolved significantly, focusing on detecting technosignatures from exoplanets with current technological advancements.
Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known GalaxyThe James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
Scientists find the hungriest black hole EVER detectedThe newly discovered black hole LID-568 devours matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit, challenging previous understandings of black hole growth mechanisms.
JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova ExplosionsThe James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented images of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, providing insights into stellar explosions.
Why black holes are more than 'cosmic vacuum cleaners'Black holes not only consume matter but also expel powerful jets, reshaping our understanding of their role in the universe.
How to watch Geminid meteor shower on Friday the 13thThe Geminids meteor shower peaks on Friday the 13th, showcasing up to 120 shooting stars per hour under ideal conditions.
The Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight - With Up to 150 Shooting Stars Per HourThe Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13-14, offering a chance to see shooting stars despite full moon interference.
Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known GalaxyThe James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
Scientists find the hungriest black hole EVER detectedThe newly discovered black hole LID-568 devours matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit, challenging previous understandings of black hole growth mechanisms.
JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova ExplosionsThe James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented images of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, providing insights into stellar explosions.
Why black holes are more than 'cosmic vacuum cleaners'Black holes not only consume matter but also expel powerful jets, reshaping our understanding of their role in the universe.
How to watch Geminid meteor shower on Friday the 13thThe Geminids meteor shower peaks on Friday the 13th, showcasing up to 120 shooting stars per hour under ideal conditions.
The Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight - With Up to 150 Shooting Stars Per HourThe Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13-14, offering a chance to see shooting stars despite full moon interference.
Flickering, invisible space loops may help predict solar flaresFlickering loops in the sun's atmosphere could help predict potentially dangerous solar flares.
The CMB: the most important discovery in cosmic historyThe cosmic microwave background (CMB) is a crucial discovery that shaped our understanding of the early Universe and validated the Big Bang theory.
Ask Ethan: Why doesn't dark matter collapse due to gravity?Dark matter constitutes 27% of the universe's mass but doesn't collapse like normal matter due to basic principles of gravitational interactions.
The CMB: the most important discovery in cosmic historyThe cosmic microwave background (CMB) is a crucial discovery that shaped our understanding of the early Universe and validated the Big Bang theory.
Ask Ethan: Why doesn't dark matter collapse due to gravity?Dark matter constitutes 27% of the universe's mass but doesn't collapse like normal matter due to basic principles of gravitational interactions.
Scientists SOLVE the mystery of 'alien' signal received from spaceScientists have traced the origins of a fast radio burst to the magnetosphere of a rotating neutron star, providing insights into these cosmic phenomena.
Scientists Propose Interesting Explanation for Mysterious Signals From SpaceAsteroids colliding with neutron stars may explain the occurrence of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Scientists tune into the wild origins of fast radio burstsRecent research suggests fast radio bursts may originate from magnetars formed in unconventional ways, offering new insights into these mysterious astrophysical phenomena.
Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grantsFederal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.
Scientists SOLVE the mystery of 'alien' signal received from spaceScientists have traced the origins of a fast radio burst to the magnetosphere of a rotating neutron star, providing insights into these cosmic phenomena.
Scientists Propose Interesting Explanation for Mysterious Signals From SpaceAsteroids colliding with neutron stars may explain the occurrence of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Scientists tune into the wild origins of fast radio burstsRecent research suggests fast radio bursts may originate from magnetars formed in unconventional ways, offering new insights into these mysterious astrophysical phenomena.
Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grantsFederal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.
JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discoveryColliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
The first-ever detection of gravitational waves and the powwow that preceded itThe first detection of gravitational waves from neutron star collisions marks a historic moment in astrophysics, intertwining science with personal identity.
An Earth-Rocking Cosmic Explosion Turns 20A magnetar explosion can have a significant impact on Earth despite immense distances, demonstrating the power of small celestial objects.
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh: one gift was made in a neutron starGold is primarily created from neutron star-neutron star collisions, this explains the abundance of gold throughout the Universe.
JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discoveryColliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
The first-ever detection of gravitational waves and the powwow that preceded itThe first detection of gravitational waves from neutron star collisions marks a historic moment in astrophysics, intertwining science with personal identity.
An Earth-Rocking Cosmic Explosion Turns 20A magnetar explosion can have a significant impact on Earth despite immense distances, demonstrating the power of small celestial objects.
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh: one gift was made in a neutron starGold is primarily created from neutron star-neutron star collisions, this explains the abundance of gold throughout the Universe.
How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrongIntelligence is rare in the universe according to the Hard Steps Model, but new critiques challenge this notion.
Five ways the universe could endThe Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
Astronomers Are Using Ancient Light to Map the Dark Ages' of the UniverseScience has achieved profound precision in understanding the cosmos, revealing insights into spacetime, black holes, and the expansion of the universe.
What happens when a gravitational wave meets a black hole?Gravitational waves can pass through many objects, but black holes present a unique challenge with their event horizon.
Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
5 coincidences that make our existence possibleThe Universe's development depended on five essential coincidences that made life possible, from photon abundance to proton stability.
Five ways the universe could endThe Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
Astronomers Are Using Ancient Light to Map the Dark Ages' of the UniverseScience has achieved profound precision in understanding the cosmos, revealing insights into spacetime, black holes, and the expansion of the universe.
What happens when a gravitational wave meets a black hole?Gravitational waves can pass through many objects, but black holes present a unique challenge with their event horizon.
Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
5 coincidences that make our existence possibleThe Universe's development depended on five essential coincidences that made life possible, from photon abundance to proton stability.
Mysterious song from outer space discoveredChorus waves can be generated much farther from Earth than previously thought, challenging decades of assumptions about their origin.
Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - NatureChorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
Mysterious song from outer space discoveredChorus waves can be generated much farther from Earth than previously thought, challenging decades of assumptions about their origin.
Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - NatureChorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
The biggest holes in NASA's suite of observatoriesEven with advanced technology, Earth's atmosphere limits our ability to observe the Universe across most electromagnetic wavelengths.
This weird JWST trick lets us "see" dark matterDark matter's gravitational effects underpin multiple cosmic phenomena, and new techniques enable rigorous mapping of its distribution through faint light emissions in galaxy clusters.
The Ring Nebula's true structure revealed at lastThe Ring Nebula is a complex planetary nebula with a barrel-like structure, redefined through advanced imaging techniques.Its shape and composition reveal insights about the lifecycle of Sun-like stars.
The biggest holes in NASA's suite of observatoriesEven with advanced technology, Earth's atmosphere limits our ability to observe the Universe across most electromagnetic wavelengths.
This weird JWST trick lets us "see" dark matterDark matter's gravitational effects underpin multiple cosmic phenomena, and new techniques enable rigorous mapping of its distribution through faint light emissions in galaxy clusters.
The Ring Nebula's true structure revealed at lastThe Ring Nebula is a complex planetary nebula with a barrel-like structure, redefined through advanced imaging techniques.Its shape and composition reveal insights about the lifecycle of Sun-like stars.
JWST fully solves the mystery of "Little Red Dots"The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our understanding of galaxy formation, revealing unexpected phenomena that challenge previous theories.
Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" come into focusLittle red dots are transient features from the early universe, possibly representing early stages in the formation of galaxies and black holes.
JWST fully solves the mystery of "Little Red Dots"The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our understanding of galaxy formation, revealing unexpected phenomena that challenge previous theories.
Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" come into focusLittle red dots are transient features from the early universe, possibly representing early stages in the formation of galaxies and black holes.
Astronomers Were Watching a Black Hole When It Suddenly Exploded With Gamma RaysThe gamma-ray outburst from black hole M87* offers vital insights into the phenomena surrounding supermassive black holes and their energetic flares.
The Mystery of How Supermassive Black Holes MergeSupermassive black holes merge by overcoming the final parsec problem, possibly aided by dark matter affecting angular momentum.
Black hole myth busted: they don't suck anything inBlack holes do not suck surrounding matter but have strong gravitational influences akin to large masses.
Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko DesignInterstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
Astronomers Were Watching a Black Hole When It Suddenly Exploded With Gamma RaysThe gamma-ray outburst from black hole M87* offers vital insights into the phenomena surrounding supermassive black holes and their energetic flares.
The Mystery of How Supermassive Black Holes MergeSupermassive black holes merge by overcoming the final parsec problem, possibly aided by dark matter affecting angular momentum.
Black hole myth busted: they don't suck anything inBlack holes do not suck surrounding matter but have strong gravitational influences akin to large masses.
Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko DesignInterstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
Cosmic first: supermassive black hole caught "turning on" in real-timeSupermassive black holes can activate and emit energy detectable across the Universe, altering our understanding of galaxy evolution.
black hole feeds at 40 times the theoretical limitSupermassive black holes may have fed rapidly in feeding frenzies, challenging previous theories about their formation and growth rates.
Supermassive black hole binary emits unexpected flaresSupermassive black holes in AT 2021hdr consume gas clouds, not just stars, impacting their growth and behavior significantly.
Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy but detecting these binary pairs isn't easyBinary supermassive black holes at galaxy centers are crucial for understanding galaxy formation and mergers.
Cosmic first: supermassive black hole caught "turning on" in real-timeSupermassive black holes can activate and emit energy detectable across the Universe, altering our understanding of galaxy evolution.
black hole feeds at 40 times the theoretical limitSupermassive black holes may have fed rapidly in feeding frenzies, challenging previous theories about their formation and growth rates.
Supermassive black hole binary emits unexpected flaresSupermassive black holes in AT 2021hdr consume gas clouds, not just stars, impacting their growth and behavior significantly.
Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy but detecting these binary pairs isn't easyBinary supermassive black holes at galaxy centers are crucial for understanding galaxy formation and mergers.
A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came FromThe object that fell in Kenya may not be space debris despite reports from the Kenya Space Agency.
A glowing ring of metal fell to Earth, and no one has any idea what it isThe mysterious 'glowing ring' in Kenya may not be space debris as initially thought.
A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came FromThe object that fell in Kenya may not be space debris despite reports from the Kenya Space Agency.
A glowing ring of metal fell to Earth, and no one has any idea what it isThe mysterious 'glowing ring' in Kenya may not be space debris as initially thought.
Expert Not Convinced Mysterious, 8-Foot Ring of "Space Junk" in Kenya Actually Came from SpaceA mysterious metal ring found in Kenya raises questions about its origin, with conflicting theories on whether it is debris from space.
The strange paradox of modern science denialismModern science denialism often critiques scientists' conclusions rather than denying the validity of science itself.
Pluto May Have Won Its Moon Charon with a Kiss'Pluto may have captured Charon through a brief icy 'kiss' during a cosmic collision, representing a new theory of moon formation.
Could Monkeys Really Type All of Shakespeare?The infinite monkey theorem highlights the absurdity of chance in generating complex texts, supported by recent mathematical conclusions.
Is the universe actually a fractal?The Universe exhibits scale-repeating structures primarily influenced by gravitational collapse, resembling fractals but not fully qualifying as such.
Could Monkeys Really Type All of Shakespeare?The infinite monkey theorem highlights the absurdity of chance in generating complex texts, supported by recent mathematical conclusions.
Is the universe actually a fractal?The Universe exhibits scale-repeating structures primarily influenced by gravitational collapse, resembling fractals but not fully qualifying as such.
We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first timeThe Parker Solar Probe, launching in 2018, is set for its closest approach to the Sun soon, enabling groundbreaking solar research.
NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sunNASA's Parker Solar Probe is making history with its flyby of the sun's corona, offering unprecedented scientific insights.
The quantum reason that explains why the Sun shinesThe Sun's energy output is essential for life on Earth, made possible by quantum physics.
NASA probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the SunParker Solar Probe successfully made history by getting closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft.
We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first timeThe Parker Solar Probe, launching in 2018, is set for its closest approach to the Sun soon, enabling groundbreaking solar research.
NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sunNASA's Parker Solar Probe is making history with its flyby of the sun's corona, offering unprecedented scientific insights.
The quantum reason that explains why the Sun shinesThe Sun's energy output is essential for life on Earth, made possible by quantum physics.
NASA probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the SunParker Solar Probe successfully made history by getting closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft.
Scientists find record high-energy cosmic ray electrons, but origin remains elusiveCosmic rays bombard Earth from cosmic sources, comprising primarily protons and electrons, and provide insights to ongoing scientific debates.Very high-energy electrons cannot travel far in space, suggesting local creation.
A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun's Atmosphere for the First TimeThe Parker Solar Probe is approaching its closest pass to the sun, vital for studying solar wind.Its unique design allows it to withstand extreme heat during close solar encounters.
The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five YearsISS leaks have become a top safety risk, highlighting challenges of long-term space habitation.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Sends Signal HomeNASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest approach to the sun, reinforcing confidence in its engineering despite initial anxieties about survival.
Ending NASA's Chandra Will Cut Us Out of the High-Resolution X-Ray UniverseThe Chandra X-ray Observatory's potential closure poses significant setbacks for advancements in high-energy astrophysics and leaves a void in observational capabilities.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory datacenter floodedNASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory data servers are down indefinitely due to water damage, delaying solar research indefinitely.
Former NASA astronaut rates 9 more space scenes in moviesMovies often misrepresent the realities of space travel, overshadowing scientific truths and the potential dangers astronauts truly face.
A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun's Atmosphere for the First TimeThe Parker Solar Probe is approaching its closest pass to the sun, vital for studying solar wind.Its unique design allows it to withstand extreme heat during close solar encounters.
The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five YearsISS leaks have become a top safety risk, highlighting challenges of long-term space habitation.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Sends Signal HomeNASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest approach to the sun, reinforcing confidence in its engineering despite initial anxieties about survival.
Ending NASA's Chandra Will Cut Us Out of the High-Resolution X-Ray UniverseThe Chandra X-ray Observatory's potential closure poses significant setbacks for advancements in high-energy astrophysics and leaves a void in observational capabilities.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory datacenter floodedNASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory data servers are down indefinitely due to water damage, delaying solar research indefinitely.
Former NASA astronaut rates 9 more space scenes in moviesMovies often misrepresent the realities of space travel, overshadowing scientific truths and the potential dangers astronauts truly face.
In Carl Sagan's Death, an amazing life lessonCarl Sagan's death symbolizes the beauty in accepting the transience of life, fostering appreciation for the preciousness of existence.
Grief Makes Us Time TravelersThe cosmic connection between our being and the universe emphasizes life's fragility, especially when faced with illness.
NASA's new Webb telescope images support previously controversial findings about how planets formWebb telescope captures images challenging established models of planet formation, revealing persistent disks around ancient stars.
Tracking link mathsEfficient encoding methods can reduce the length of tracking links for astronomical quantities, like 10^80, to a minimum of 54 characters.
Scientists Intrigued by Large Dark Shapes Appearing on Surface of JupiterMagnetic tornadoes in Jupiter's atmosphere are likely responsible for mysterious dark ovals observed in ultraviolet light.
Day 4 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent CalendarNASA and ESA observed a unique storm pattern on Jupiter that could lead to the formation of larger storms.Io, one of Jupiter's moons, was also captured in the image, providing a scale reference against the expansive storms.
Scientists Intrigued by Large Dark Shapes Appearing on Surface of JupiterMagnetic tornadoes in Jupiter's atmosphere are likely responsible for mysterious dark ovals observed in ultraviolet light.
Day 4 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent CalendarNASA and ESA observed a unique storm pattern on Jupiter that could lead to the formation of larger storms.Io, one of Jupiter's moons, was also captured in the image, providing a scale reference against the expansive storms.
There's Something Very Strange About Our GalaxyThe Milky Way is unique among similar galaxies due to its fewer satellite galaxies and some having ceased star formation.
How a nearby supernova could reveal dark matterDark matter's existence is inferred indirectly; direct detections have yielded null results, highlighting a need for extreme cosmic conditions.
Signs of "neutrino fog" emerge, complicating searches for dark matterDark matter remains undetected despite significant advancements in experimental sensitivity, complicating efforts to identify its presence in the universe.
There's Something Very Strange About Our GalaxyThe Milky Way is unique among similar galaxies due to its fewer satellite galaxies and some having ceased star formation.
How a nearby supernova could reveal dark matterDark matter's existence is inferred indirectly; direct detections have yielded null results, highlighting a need for extreme cosmic conditions.
Signs of "neutrino fog" emerge, complicating searches for dark matterDark matter remains undetected despite significant advancements in experimental sensitivity, complicating efforts to identify its presence in the universe.
Uranus Might Have Experienced a Freak Event When Voyager 2 VisitedVoyager 2's flyby may have misrepresented Uranus due to an exceptional increase in solar activity affecting its magnetosphere.
Mars moons may have been a part of something much biggerJapan's MMX mission in 2026 will explore Mars's moons Phobos and Deimos to uncover their origins.
Still Haven't Seen the Northern Lights? You're Not the Only One.The northern lights serve as a bridge to appreciation for outer space and its mysteries.
Uranus Might Have Experienced a Freak Event When Voyager 2 VisitedVoyager 2's flyby may have misrepresented Uranus due to an exceptional increase in solar activity affecting its magnetosphere.
Mars moons may have been a part of something much biggerJapan's MMX mission in 2026 will explore Mars's moons Phobos and Deimos to uncover their origins.
Still Haven't Seen the Northern Lights? You're Not the Only One.The northern lights serve as a bridge to appreciation for outer space and its mysteries.
The first magnified photo of a dying star outside our galaxy indicates a violent endAstronomers have captured the first high-resolution image of a dying red supergiant, WOH G64, indicating it's close to becoming a supernova.
How physics moves from wild ideas to actual experimentsProhira's unconventional method of using trees for detecting atmospheric neutrinos could lead to significant advancements in our understanding of high-energy cosmic events.
The mystery of the Milky Way's most bizarre supernovaThere are two primary pathways for supernovae: massive star core collapse and white dwarf explosions through mergers.
The first magnified photo of a dying star outside our galaxy indicates a violent endAstronomers have captured the first high-resolution image of a dying red supergiant, WOH G64, indicating it's close to becoming a supernova.
How physics moves from wild ideas to actual experimentsProhira's unconventional method of using trees for detecting atmospheric neutrinos could lead to significant advancements in our understanding of high-energy cosmic events.
The mystery of the Milky Way's most bizarre supernovaThere are two primary pathways for supernovae: massive star core collapse and white dwarf explosions through mergers.
Alison Crocker on Competing as an Elite Cross-Country SkierAlison Crocker exemplifies resilience by transitioning from Olympic aspirations in skiing to a successful academic career in astrophysics.
I pivoted into venture capital at 23 and my life has never been so exciting. Here's my advice for breaking into the industry.Leveraging your network and staying informed on industry trends is crucial for a career in venture capital.
High-temperature 205Tl decay clarifies 205Pb dating in early Solar System - NatureShort-lived radioactive nuclei provide insights into the early Solar System's formation and nucleosynthetic history.The isolation time of Solar System materials was confirmed to be between 9-26 Myr before solar birth.
Two essential questions about life in the UniverseThe book 'Is Earth Exceptional' explores the origins of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life using scientific exploration and probability.
Happy New Year! (If You're a Martian)Mars celebrates its new year on November 12, reflecting human attempts to impose order on natural cycles.
This Potentially Rogue Planet Might Have Rings That Rotate Backwards - And That's Not the Weird PartJ1407b may have a retrograde ring system, raising questions about its formation and the mechanics behind such unusual orbits.
Fastest Known Planetary System May Have Been Pushed by Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black HoleOur solar system is slower compared to a newly discovered planetary system moving at an astonishing 541 kilometers per second.