Mansi Kasliwal becomes 1st woman to head Caltech’s Palomar Observatory
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has appointed Prof Mansi Manoj Kasliwal as director of Palomar Observatory, making her…
A wormhole from another universe? Scientists revisit the puzzling black hole GW190521
In May 2019, astronomers picked up something strange in the fabric of spacetime. The LIGO and Virgo detectors…
Webb Spots Cosmic Light Show on Rogue Planet
An artistic impression of SIMP-0136. Credit: Dr. Evert Nasedkin Using JWST, astronomers uncovered auroras, exotic clouds, and storms…
New Optics Tech Could Revolutionize Gravitational-Wave Astronomy
A breakthrough in laser instrumentation may transform how we study the universe’s most violent events. Credit: Shutterstock UC…
Astronomers Discover Colossal Cosmic “Bridge” Linking Galaxies Across Space
CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope on Wajarri Yamaji Country. Credit: Alex Cherney/CSIRO Astronomers have discovered a massive bridge of…
Ripples in Space-Time Confirm Century-Old Theory
When two black holes collide and merge, they release gravitational waves. These waves can be detected by sensitive…
New Earth-mapping satellite releases first radar images
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s first radar images from a new Earth-mapping satellite show the Maine coast…
Astronomers Spot “Impossible” Fifth Image Unlocking Dark Matter Secrets
A mysterious fifth image inside a rare Einstein Cross exposed a massive halo of dark matter, giving astronomers…
Not Spiral. Not Elliptical. So What Exactly Is This Galaxy?
NGC 2775 blurs the line between spiral and elliptical galaxies, leaving astronomers debating its true identity. Hubble’s latest…
NY getting Harvest Moon in October, meaning an easier time for deer hunting
The timing of October’s full moon may be perfect for New York hunters in search of white-tailed deer…