The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role ...

Optical spectroscopy techniques are used in physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and associated research fields. Asynchronous and interferometric transient absorption is used to ...

In the vast expanse of space, an estimated 1 million near-Earth objects (NEOs), also known as near-Earth asteroids, are constantly orbiting close to our planet. Every night, astronomers track NEOs and ...

After leaving Earth, Tianwen-2 will reach Kamo‘oalewa by July 2026. This tiny, elongated asteroid likely spans no more than ...

Just because we can find ozone in the atmosphere of other planets doesn't mean there's life. Ozone is a sign of life on Earth ...

Astronomers have discovered a massive hydrogen cloud, known as Eos, shining brightly in ultraviolet light near our solar ...

Scientists using the XRISM satellite have uncovered a major clue to one of astronomy’s longstanding mysteries: why galaxy ...

JWST has detected the earliest galaxies in the universe, but some look “more mature” than expected. Is it time to rethink how ...

The galaxy MoM-z14 dates back to 280 million years after the big bang, and the prevalence of such early galaxies is puzzling ...

Manu Prakash works on the world’s most urgent problems and seemingly frivolous questions at the same time. They add up to a ...

Supermassive black holes shoot energy in bullet-like bursts rather than steady winds, affecting galaxy formation.

In the hunt for exoplanets, many seek out habitable worlds. There's comfort in discovering planets that remind us of ...