Galaxy
NASA observatory falls out of orbit, burns in atmosphere after 22 years of studying the cosmos
The 3,200-pound Swift aircraft most likely burned up after re-entry, although NASA said some components may have survived.
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Introducing Janus, the exotic 'two-faced' white dwarf star
Scienets have observed a white dwarf star, named for the two-faced ancient Roman god, that appears to have two sides with completely different compositions.
The universe is reportedly 26.7 billion years old - study
Astrophysicists have tried to calculate how long the universe has existed by measuring time elapsed since the Big Bang and evaluating the oldest stars at high redshifts of light from other galaxies.
NASA rover reveals new evidence about organic molecules on Mars
The Perseverance landed at the Jezero crater in 2021, an area in the planet's northern hemisphere that once was flooded with water and home to an ancient lake basin.
How to kill a star? Astronomers see a 'demolition derby' scenario
Researchers said the gamma-ray burst they observed may have been caused by the collision of two compact stars in the densely packed and chaotic environment.
Scientists find organic molecules in galaxy 12 billion light years away - study
The organic molecules found in this distant galaxy are not signs of life. Found via NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, their discovery raises questions about star formation.
Israeli astrophysicists may have solved the mystery of early massive galaxies
A new theoretical model made by Israeli astrophysicists reveals an excess of massive galaxies, in contrast to previously accepted theories.
Aliens may be looking for Earth but can't find us - study
Humanity has been looking for aliens for decades but has yet to find any evidence. A new study suggests we may just be in a sort of cosmic blind spot for alien radio signals.
The mystery of the runaway black hole - study
A mysterious trail of stars puzzled scientists for some time. While a theory posited this to be a supermassive black hole passing through a gas cloud, a simpler theory has now emerged.
Scientists discover that galactic collisions cause quasars - study
Contrary to previous beliefs that the quasars are formed at the peak of galactic collision, researchers found that they are actually formed during the initial stages of collision.
One of the oldest galaxies ever was found with James Webb Space Telescope
The observation is among the first of a distant galaxy using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope since it was launched in December 2021.