A stunning Hubble image showcases a spiral galaxy seemingly intertwined with a nearby star—but looks can be deceiving! This ...

The universe is a vast and unpredictable place full of wonders and dangers that stir the human imagination. Among these ...

The legendary Hubble Space Telescope has turned its gaze to the Ursa Major-adjacent galaxy UGC 5460, revealing spiral arms, ...

"This new fast radio burst shows us that just when you think you understand an astrophysical phenomenon, the universe turns ...

A nearby galaxy is ablaze with new stars in a dazzling new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton telescope have made an unexpected discovery—two supernova remnants ...

For over 30 years, astronomers have relied on Type Ia supernovae to measure the universe’s expansion. These stellar explosions serve as cosmic beacons, allowing scientists to track how space itself ...

About 2.5 million years ago, the viruses infecting fish in Lake Tanganyika underwent a mysterious explosion in diversity. It ...

Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy. This ...

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory released 25 new images. Since Chandra’s launch on July 23, 1999 it discovers exotic new phenomena and examines old mysteries of our universe.

A blast of radio waves from the outskirts of an ancient galaxy challenges theories about what creates such bursts.

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows one of the most famous and beautiful objects in the night sky.