Cosmic Butterfly Image Unveiled After Pupil Vote
A stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, chosen by Chilean schoolchildren, has been released by astronomers. Discover the cosmic story behind this beautiful formation.
A stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, chosen by Chilean schoolchildren, has been released by astronomers. Discover the cosmic story behind this beautiful formation.
A telescope in Chile captures a breathtaking new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a cosmic wonder 2,500 light-years away. Discover the science behind this stellar phenomenon.
A University of Tokyo astrophysicist may have captured the first direct evidence of dark matter using NASA's Fermi telescope. Read the full story on this cosmic breakthrough.
NASA releases stunning close-up images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas during its once-in-a-lifetime solar system flyby. Don't miss your chance to spot this rare celestial visitor through telescopes.
Mysterious object 3I/ATLAS survives scorching Sun flyby intact, displaying unexplained jets and an anti-tail. Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests it could be alien technology. Read the latest findings.
Scientists warn asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032, potentially rising to 30%. James Webb Telescope observations in February could determine if deflection missions are needed.
NASA's revolutionary space observatory reveals stunning new details of the Tarantula Nebula, unveiling celestial secrets 161,000 light-years from Earth in mesmerising infrared imagery.
Astronomers detect unexplained high-energy radiation emanating from our galaxy's core, challenging existing theories about cosmic phenomena in deep space.
NASA scientists reveal the chilling reason why extraterrestrial life hasn't contacted Earth, suggesting we might be living in a cosmic 'quiet zone' or facing an invisible galactic barrier.
British astronomers have identified a remarkable 'quasi-moon'—a near-Earth asteroid, 2023 FW13, that has been gravitationally bound to our planet since 100 BC and will remain so until AD 3700. This astonishing celestial partner represents one of the most
A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
In a historic breakthrough, scientists have identified a distant 'exoplanet' with an atmosphere capable of supporting life, marking a pivotal moment in the search for habitable worlds beyond Earth.
British scientists are leading the hunt for a hypothetical 'primordial' black hole, a relic from the Big Bang that could rewrite our understanding of the universe's formation and dark matter.
The iconic 'Wow! Signal' – astronomy's greatest enigma – may have a surprising new explanation closer to home, debunking decades of extraterrestrial speculation.
The groundbreaking Square Kilometre Array Observatory faces serious internal turmoil as whistleblowers reveal allegations of bullying, harassment, and questionable financial practices at its Western Australian site, threatening one of astronomy's most amb
A stunning celestial event unfolded as five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—aligned in a rare planetary parade, visible from Earth. NASA's Hubble Telescope captured breathtaking images of this cosmic spectacle.
A leading astronomer speaks out about the challenges and controversies surrounding a major telescope project, revealing tensions within the scientific community.
Astronomers have discovered the most compelling evidence yet of potential alien life on a faraway planet, sparking excitement in the scientific community.