universe

The strongest explosions in the universe produce even more energetic radiation than previously known: Using specialized telescopes, two …

Astronomers and physicists have recently been debating how fast the infinite universe is expanding. This is like artists …

Even though the black hole at the center of the Milky Way is a monster, it’s still rather …

Moons ejected from orbits around gas giant exoplanets could explain several astronomical mysteries, an international team of astronomers …

Powering a massive biosphere on Earth, photosynthesis is the light-mediated reaction that converts carbon dioxide and water to …

Some 10 billion years ago, the Milky Way merged with a large galaxy. The stars from this partner, …

New research from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft’s up-close Grand Finale orbits shows a surprisingly powerful and dynamic interaction of …

Gravitational waves may hold the key to the universe’s expansion. Since it first exploded into existence 13.8 billion …

A Multiverse — where our Universe is only one of many — might not be as inhospitable to …

A multitude of discoveries are on the horizon after a much-awaited release that is based on 22 months of charting …