Frontiers
From Mars to Tabby’s Star: Extraterrestrial Discoveries
In 1877, observations of Mars promised what seemed like one of the great extraterrestrial discoveries —...
Science
Chandra X-Ray Observatory Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a crucial tool that astronomers use to understand the nature and...
Science
ALMA Observatory: The Most Powerful Telescopes in an Ideal Location
The ALMA Observatory has an array of powerful telescopes in an ideal location for observing the...
Frontiers
How Gravitational Waves Will Help Decipher Mysteries of the Universe
gravitational waves LIGO India
Pioneers
5 Uncommon Facts About Black Holes
Here are five uncommon facts about black holes, which are among the most mysterious space discoveries.
Science
Is There Life Beyond Earth? Exoplanets May Hold the Key
Is there life beyond Earth? NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) may find the answer in...
Frontiers
A Ringside Seat for Planetary Formation
For years, astronomers have been finding tantalizing hints of planetary formation around nearby young stars. Now...
Frontiers
Cosmic Mysteries May Provide Insight Into Earliest Star Formations
A greenish glow from a remote galaxy shows star formation in the early days of the...
Pioneers
October Skies: Night Sky Events To Observe in October
October is a popular time of year for stargazing, and this October offers a series of...
Science
Physics Photo Op: Black Hole Images May Soon Be Available
The existence of black holes is supported by countless inferential observations — but a new "photo...
Frontiers
Oldest Stars in the Universe May Shed New Light on Dark Matter
Astronomers looking for the oldest stars in the universe also found clues to a massive cosmic...
Frontiers
Zombie Star Diaries — The Life and “Death” of iPTF14hls
What happens when a star dies? Find out why iPTF14hls is called the "zombie star."
Frontiers
What Is a Brown Dwarf?
With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists hope to answer the enigma: What...
Frontiers
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower: A Calling Card From Halley’s Comet
Halley's Comet won't return until 2061, but its offspring, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, will be...