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We finally have a close-up look at 'failed stars'
NASA's SPHEREx spacecraft has given astronomers a close-up look at a group of enigmatic cosmic bodies known as brown dwarfs or "failed stars."
You can now help astronomers find 'missing' black holes
A group of UK-based astronomers is enlisting public help to find "missing" black holes in the Milky Way.
We have found the first green star
Astronomers have discovered a star that would appear green to the human eye.
Orionid meteor shower peaks on October 22: How to watch
The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22, offering a stunning display of shooting stars in the autumn sky.
Our solar system could become 'bigger' one day
Leading space scientists Jim Green and Ed Belbruno have proposed a new theory that could redefine the edge of our solar system.
This distant marshmallow-like exoplanet has 'gemstones' in its atmosphere
Astronomers have discovered "gemstones" in the atmosphere of a bizarre and scorching-hot exoplanet, WASP-17b.
India's Aditya-L1 collaborates with European spacecraft to study solar eruptions
India's first dedicated solar mission, Aditya-L1, has teamed up with Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft to study the early evolution of powerful solar eruptions.
We might finally solve the mystery of dark energy
Scientists have discovered a new technique to study dark energy, the mysterious force behind the universe's accelerating expansion.
We might have found a 'gold factory' in Milky Way
A team of Chinese and US researchers has found a mysterious high-energy light in the Milky Way galaxy.
A possible second-generation planet exists around 270 light-years away
Astronomers have discovered the first-ever evidence of a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf star, HS 0209+0832, located some 270 light-years away.
Watch: 110 galaxies, star clusters, nebulas snapped in stunning photo
Amateur astrophotographer Cornelis van Zuilen has created a breathtaking cosmic mosaic of all 110 galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas in the Messier catalog.
This 10-minute X-ray burst possibly came from 2 colliding stars
Astronomers have detected a mysterious flash of X-rays, which could possibly be the result of two neutron stars colliding.
Mysterious flashes, images/videos: NASA releases 800GB of Artemis II data
NASA has released over 800GB of scientific data from its Artemis II mission.
Astronomers just spotted a blazar 8B light-years away from Earth
Astronomers have discovered the most distant and earliest blazar, a high-energy source powered by a supermassive black hole.
This 'phoenix planet' is orbiting remains of a dead star
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a second-generation planet, the "Phoenix planet," orbiting the remains of its parent star.
This asteroid crater might be linked to a mass-extinction event
An ancient asteroid crater, hidden beneath the town of Ames in Oklahoma, has been found to be nearly 100 million years younger than previously thought.
Mars's polar ice is not as dusty as we thought
A recent study has revealed that the water ice at Mars's north pole is much cleaner than previously thought.
This simulation is improving our understanding of the first stars
The MEGATRON simulation, the most detailed simulation to date of the early universe, is revolutionizing our understanding of the first stars.
Astronomers detect first ever radio signal from a distant exoplanet
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the first-ever radio emission from a planet outside our solar system.
How ancient Earth's oceans might help search for alien life
A recent study suggests that chemistry of ancient oceans on Earth may have played a crucial role in sustaining oxygen levels and supporting the emergence of complex life forms.
Orionid meteor shower begins on October 2: How to watch
The Orionid meteor shower, one of the most popular celestial events of the year, is set to grace our skies from October 2 to November 7.
Rogue black holes could reveal secrets of ancient galaxies
New research suggests that rogue black holes, or those that have broken away from their cosmic homes, may carry the histories of the galaxies they escape.
Alien life might exist on planets hotter than Earth
A groundbreaking discovery of a multi-celled extremophile, dubbed the "fire amoeba," has been made in the hot springs of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.
This cold lava planet might resemble our early Earth
Astronomers have discovered a new planet, a lava world that is also cold.
Icy moons unlikely to lose their underground oceans easily
A recent study has shown that even after a massive collision, icy moons can reform and retain their subsurface oceans.
China just refueled a satellite in high Earth orbit
Chinese researchers have conducted a groundbreaking satellite-to-satellite refueling operation in high Earth orbit.
Our ancient universe might not be 'pure' after all
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed that the early universe was not as pristine as previously believed.
Does life exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus?
In a major breakthrough, scientists have discovered that certain Earth-based microbes can withstand the extreme conditions of the ocean hidden beneath Enceladus's icy surface.
China's mission to Jupiter one step closer to reality
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a new deep-space navigation technique, Stellar Aberration Navigation.
We finally know which stars turn into black holes
A recent study has revealed that the way neutrinos oscillate between different types could help determine which stars explode as supernovas and which collapse into black holes.
We finally know when black holes 'burp'
A team of scientists has solved the mystery of when black holes "burp," the phenomenon where these cosmic entities emit jets after consuming stars, ejecting material across vast distances in space.
We finally know how climate changes on Mars
Indian scientists have successfully mapped the temperature variations on Mars, revealing a more complex climate than previously thought.
China's FAST telescope just made the universe clearer to us
China's FAST telescope has created the world's largest catalog of neutral hydrogen beyond the Milky Way, a key element in star and galaxy formation.
Did our Sun swallow a super Earth?
A new study has proposed that our Sun, the star at the center of our solar system, may have consumed a 'super-Earth' planet billions of years ago.
Star exploding 45M light-years away: How to watch
A rare astronomical event, the supernova SN 2026aaiv, has been discovered in the spiral galaxy NGC 7331 (Caldwell 30).
Did the Moon form in just 5 hours?
A recent study has suggested that Earth's Moon could have formed within five hours of a massive collision between our planet and a Mars-sized protoplanet.
Space between Earth and Moon might become a battleground: Study
Chinese aerospace researchers have examined the potential for future conflicts to extend into cislunar space, the region between Earth and the Moon.
Dark matter discovered? What the new WIMP signal means
A team of scientists has made a possible breakthrough in the search for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe's mass.
India's BHEEM concept might help astronauts live on Moon, Mars
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has unveiled an ambitious habitat concept for future astronauts on the Moon and Mars, called Bharatiya Habitable Expandable Extraterrestrial Habitat (BHEEM).
Astronomical events to watch this September
September is a month of celestial wonders, offering stargazers a chance to explore lesser-known astronomical events.
Turkey becomes 71st member of US-led Artemis Accords
Turkey has officially joined the US-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to do so.
This is what happens when supermassive black holes turn off
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
ISRO to launch an uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a major milestone in its history.
Lunar eclipse next week: When, where, how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, as Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon during the full moon phase.
This young 'mega-Earth' is 23x more massive than our planet
Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive and dense exoplanet, named GJ 523b. The planet is about 2.5 times wider than Earth and has a mass nearly 23 times greater.
CME to brush past Earth today: Should we be worried?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to brush past Earth today.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: When and where to watch
The next lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026. This will be the last Moon-related eclipse of the year.
Perseid meteor shower hits peak: How to watch in India
The Perseid meteor shower has reached its peak, offering a spectacular celestial show for skywatchers across India.
First stellar stream beyond Milky Way could decode dark matter
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the first-ever globular cluster stellar stream outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday night: How to watch
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Indian start-up successfully tests its 'tow trucks' for satellites
Bengaluru-based deep-tech start-up Aule Space has made a major breakthrough by testing its relative guidance, navigation and control (GNC) technology at ISRO's Rendezvous Simulation Laboratory (RSL).
NASA's 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe to function for another year
NASA has successfully extended the operational life of its Voyager 2 spacecraft by another year.
This is the most detailed look at the Sun ever
The Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's most powerful solar telescope, has captured unprecedented images of our Sun.
Rare star system discovered in Magellanic Bridge
An international team of astronomers, led by researchers from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), has discovered a rare star system in the Magellanic Bridge.
Key subsystems of Bharatiya Antariksh Station are now being designed
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started designing key subsystems for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first indigenous space station.
Rare double meteor shower peaks tonight
Skywatchers will have a treat on the night of July 30, as two annual meteor showers will peak simultaneously.
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 visible after 5 years: How to watch
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, a comet first discovered in 1873, is currently visible from Bengaluru.
This camera can help us find more merging black holes
Scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) have found a solution to a persistent engineering problem using an off-the-shelf camera.